Directing
“All managers are leaders but all leaders are not managers”. In the light of this statement, differentiate between leadership and management.
All managers are leaders but all leaders are not managers. This statement is absolutely correct as management is wider term than leadership.
Difference between Managership and Leadership
Basis of Difference |
Managership |
Leadership |
(i) Basis of Existence |
Organised group (or formal organisation). |
Unorganised group or informal organisation. |
(ii) Focus |
Attainment of the objectives of the organisation. |
To satisfy the expectations and aspirations of the followers. |
(iii) Authority |
Formed authority. |
Informal authority. The followers themselves allow leader the authority to give orders and to lead them. |
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Out of managing and directing, which term has the wider scope?
Which factor of production is Directing related to?
What is meant by directing?
Explain in one sentence how direction initiates action in management.
Explain in one sentence how direction is an executive function of management.
Explain the principles of directing.
What are the elements of directing?
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Explain the elements of directing function of management.
Good and effective directing should be based upon certain principles’. Explain any three principles of Directing.
List two principles of directing.
What is the meaning of ‘Principle of Follow Through’ of directing?
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