Question
Clarify the difference between Managing and Directing.
Solution
It is important to distinguish between two almost similar words — ‘Managing’ and ‘Directing’. ‘Managing’ is a wide concept and under it, apart from ‘directing’, the functions like planning, organising, staffing, and controlling are included. On the other hand, ‘Directing’ is a limited concept and is only a part of the managing. It is, therefore, clear that if some manager is full of the quality of directing, he can prove to be an effective manager but other managerial functions too shall have to be completed.
