Directing

Directing“The heart of administration is the directing function which involves determining the course, giving orderes and instructions,providing the dynamic leadership”.

Meaning

Features•Deals with people-Direction is a complex function as managers have to deal with people having diverse goals.

•Seeks performance-It helps in translates plans into action & helps in securing desired performance at minimum cost.•Provides a link-It provides link between different functions in an organisation.

•Pervasive-It is performed by all the managers at all level of an organisation.

•Dynamic & continuous-Whenever plans change,the techniques of direction also change on a continuous basis.

Importance of directing

It initiates action-Because of direction subordinates understand their jobs and do according to the instructions laid. Whatever are plans laid, can be implemented only once the actual work starts.It Ingrates Efforts-It is through direction the efforts of every department can be related and integrated with others.Means of Motivation- A manager makes use of the element of motivation here to improve the performances of subordinates.

It Provides Stability-stability can be brought upon by the managers with the help of four tools of direction function leadership, communication, strict supervision and efficient motivation.Coping up with the changes-To incorporate & implement the changes,mgmt should motivate individuals affected by these changes,which is an essential part of direction.Efficient Utilization of Resources-Direction helps in maximum possible utilization of resources of men, machine, materials and money which helps in reducing costs and increasing profits.

Mukesh ambani

Director

He has been appointed as a Director by the Board of Directors of the Bank of America Corporation on its Board. He is the first non-American to occupy such a position.He has demonstrated expertise in risk management and strategic planning across a diverse range of businesses, including energy, information and communications technology."BofA's shareholders will benefit from the global perspective Ambani brings to their board.

Director

Karl sylm•Tata Motors appoints Karl

Slym as Director.OPERATIONS•Slym would lead the company’s operations both in India and the global markets, including South Korea, Thailand, Spain, Indonesia and South Africa.

•Slym takes over at a time when Tata Motors has lost its leadership position in utility vehicles to Mahindra and Mahindra.

Thus the tata motor got the benefit of directing by karl sylm.

Submitted by: Ladores, Karl Ivan R. Lim, Flynn EMG20-C1

Submitted to: Prof. Emilia. S. Bio, P.I.E.,IE-EMG Dept.