Question

Which of the following is NOT a feature of ‘Directing’ function of management?

• A. Directing initiates Action.
• B. Directing takes place at every level of management.
• C. Directing ensures that activities are performed as per plans.
• D. Directing flows from top to bottom.

Hint:

Directing = Leading, guiding, motivating. “As per plan” = Controlling, not directing.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

While planning and controlling are the functions responsible for ensuring that activities are performed as per plans, directing is primarily concerned with leading, guiding, supervising, and motivating employees.
The function of directing comes into play only after the planning is done. Its main features include initiating action, being pervasive at all managerial levels, and having a top-down approach (i.e., senior managers direct subordinates).
Hence, option (C) is not a feature of directing but more aligned with controlling.
Final Answer: (C)