Nibm

Explain the nature and functions of Directing.

Answer :

etymologically directing is to point or aim to point out the proper course to guide to order to plan and superintend to command to counsel. directing may thus be conceived as a vector with two dimensions namely magnitude and aim or direction.

therefore directing must have an aim which in fact is the goal of the enterprise as whole the total system, lock stock and barrel-the enterprise structure and the human elements that man it.

human element is emphasized in the task of directing . the enterprise must produce tangible goods and services of a good quality and at a price that must sell in the competitive market and this managing has to be achieved through the human element of the enterprise without harnessing the manpower to its full prodective capacity, good work done in the other managerial functions. such as planning, organizing and staffing, would remain sterile and unproductive. the human element itself is a productive factor, whether employees at lower levels or managers from bottom upward . each worker is thinging and feeling unit.each man is either a co-operator or a contender. a man is seldom a piece, alone he is always the member of the group, centre of power and influence in the organization hierarchy. he is closer to the enterprise goal has more access to it wields more influence on it for good or evil.

The universe of directing functions is the world of men within the enterprise. its subject is the man as the unit. we will attempt here a survey of the human behavior individually and in group which has a distinct relevance to their status as participants in the process of enterprise management . man is a bundle of conflict shapes his conduct within the enterprise, in his interpersonal relationships, how he works for the enterprises how he discharge his obligations to...