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Business Studies · 2025 · 4 marks
CBSE 2025 · Region 6 · Set 2 · Q29
(a) State any four features of the 'Directing' function of management.
(a)
State any four features of the 'Directing' function of
management.
OR
(b)
Explain the following non-financial incentives:
(i)
Employee Recognition Programmes
(ii)
Job Security
Marking-scheme solution
(a)
Features of ‘Directing’ function of management:
(i)
Directing initiates action in the organization while other
functions prepare a setting for action.
(ii)
Directing takes place at every level of management as every
manager , from top executive to supervisor performs the
function of directing.
(iii)
Directing is a continuous process because it takes place
throughout the life of the organization irrespective of people
occupying managerial position.
(iv)
Directing flows from top to bottom as every manager can
direct his immediate subordinate and takes instructions from
his immediate boss..
• (b) (i) Employee recognition programmes
It means acknowledging and appreciating the work performed by
• the employees by congratulating them, giving them awards etc.
When such appreciation is given to the work performed by
employees, they feel motivated to perform/work at higher level
• (ii) Job Security
Employees want their job to be secure. They want certain
stability about future income and work so that they do not
feel worried on these aspects and work with
• greater zeal.
However, there is one negative aspect of job security.
When people feel that they are not likely to lose their jobs,
they may become complacent.
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