2. Introduction
In simple words, management means managing an
activity.
When we talk of managing an activity, we really mean to
make the
activity a success. In other words, we have in mind some
goal
and we decide about the ways of carrying out the activity so
as
to achieve the goal.
Consider a situation. When a person goes for shopping, his
primary
aim is to buy what he requires at a reasonable price. He has
a
6. Meaning
Directing involves influencing others toward the attainment of organizational
objectives. Effective leading requires the manager to motivate subordinates,
communicate effectively, and effectively use power. If managers are effective
leaders, their subordinates will be enthusiastic about exerting effort toward the
attainment of organizational objectives.
To become effective at leading, managers must first understand their
subordinates' personalities, values, attitudes, and emotions. Therefore, the
behavioral sciences have made many contributions to the understanding of this
function of management. Personality research and studies of job attitudes provide
important information as to how managers can most effectively lead subordinates.
Studies of motivation and motivation theory provide important information about
the ways in which workers can be energized to put forth productive effort. Studies
of communication provide direction as to how managers can effectively and
persuasively communicate. Studies of leadership and leadership style provide
information regarding questions such as, "What makes a manager a good
leader?" and "In what situations are certain leadership styles most appropriate
and effective?"
7. Features
1) Continuous Process
2) Focus on Goals
3) Creativity Activity
4) Individual Approach
5) Psychological Factor
6) Linking Function
7) Chain of Command
8) Facilitates Coordination
8. Importance of Directing
1) Facilitates Innovation
2) Corporate Image
3) Team Work
4) Optimum Use of Resources
5) Motivation
6) Reduction is Wastages
7) Reduces Absenteeism
8) Higher Efficiency
10. According to Prof. Theo Haimann…..
Coordination refers to…
Inter-linking of Activities
of the Subordinates..
11.
12. Nature of Coordination
1) Essence of Management
2) Managerial Responsibility
3) Deliberate Effort
4) Creativity
5) Continuous Process
6) Require in Group Activities
7) Coordination is Different from Cooperation
8) Systems Concept