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Class 12 Directing worksheet

CBSE Business Studies. Supervision, Maslow’s need hierarchy, financial and non-financial incentives, leadership styles, communication networks and barriers. Every sheet has 20 questions in three sections and an answer key, and the numbers change every time.

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Section A · multiple choice

  1. 1.

    Directing begins with issuing instructions and is a:

    1. top-level function only
    2. job of workers only
    3. one-time act
    4. continuous process
    Answer

    (d) continuous process

  2. 2.

    What is meant by “leadership”?

    1. influencing people to strive willingly for group goals
    2. designing jobs with more challenge and variety
    3. informal communication among employees
    4. giving subordinates more autonomy and power
    Answer

    (a) influencing people to strive willingly for group goals

  3. 3.

    In Maslow’s hierarchy, freedom to lead a new project of one’s own design satisfies:

    1. basic physiological needs
    2. esteem needs
    3. affiliation needs
    4. self-actualisation needs
    Answer

    (d) self-actualisation needs

Section B · short answer

  1. 4.

    What is directing?

    Answer

    Instructing, guiding, communicating and inspiring people in the organisation.

  2. 5.

    Explain each term: (a) empowerment (b) communication

    Answer

    (a) giving subordinates more autonomy and power (b) exchanging facts, ideas and feelings to create understanding

Section C · long answer

  1. 6.

    Explain the importance of directing.

    Answer

    It initiates action, integrates employees’ efforts, motivates people to work to their full potential, helps introduce changes, and brings stability and balance to the organisation.

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