Management: Directing and Leading

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What is the primary objective of directing within the management process?

  • Inspiring employees to achieve a common goal
  • Developing a vision and strategy for the organization
  • Building trust and credibility with employees
  • Providing guidance and supervision to employees (correct)

Which activity is NOT typically associated with leadership?

  • Encouraging teamwork and collaboration
  • Inspiring and motivating employees
  • Setting priorities and allocating resources (correct)
  • Building a positive organizational culture

Which key difference between directing and leadership is correctly identified?

  • Directing is more about empowerment and influence
  • Directing is typically short-term focused (correct)
  • Leadership focuses on the task at hand
  • Leadership is more about control and supervision

What aspect of leadership helps in building a positive organizational culture?

<p>Building trust and credibility with employees (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities is related to directing rather than leadership?

<p>Providing feedback and coaching (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Authority is based on an individual's ability to influence decisions.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The most effective and efficient span of control depends on the employee's age.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Decentralization involves decision making at upper levels of the organization.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Organizations with more than 2,000 employees are typically organic.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A stable environment is best suited for an organic structure.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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