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    Directing

    The heart of the Managerial Process

    Prof. Preeti Bhaskar


    Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Noida

    Chapter outline
    Meaning and Importance Elements of Direction Supervision-meaning and importance Motivation-meaning and importance of motivation Leadership- meaning, importance, qualities of a good leader, Managerial Grid, Management v/s Leadership Communication-Formal and informal communication and barriers to effective communication

    DIRECTING is said to be a process in which the managers instruct, guide and oversee the performance of the workers to achieve predetermined goals. Directing is said to be the heart of management process. Planning, organizing, staffing have got no importance if direction function does not take place

    "Activating deals with the steps a manager takes to get sub-ordinates and others to carry out plans - Newman and Warren.

    Advantages of directing
    Initiates actions to get the desired results in an organization. Attempts to get maximum out of employees by identifying their capabilities. Essential to keep the elements like supervision, motivation, leadership and communication effective. Ensures that every employee work for organizational goals.

    Coping up with the changes in the organization is possible through effective direction.
    Stability and balance can be achieved through directing.

    Models for Directing


    Behavioral Model
    Autocratic Model

    Management Model
    Traditional Model

    Custodial Model

    Human Relation Model Human resource Model

    Supportive Model

    Collegial model

    Elements of Direction

    Supervision

    Leadership

    Motivation

    Communication

    Supervision

    Supervision is the function of assuring that the work is being done as per plan and instruction

    Davis

    Role of Supervisor
    As a Planner As a Manager As a Guide and Leader As a Mediator As an Inspector As a Counselor

    Functions of a Supervisor
    Planning and Organizing Provision of working conditions Leadership and Guidance Motivation Controlling Linking Pin Grievance Handling Reporting Introducing new work methods Enforcing Discipline

    Leadership

    What is a Leader?
    A Leader is someone in authority to lead others to accomplish a goal(s). A leader needs to be able to motivate others to accomplish a goal(s) while at the same time encourage others to work toward their own professional goals.

    What is leadership?
    Leading people
    Influencing people Commanding people Guiding people

    Leadership is influencing people to follow in the achievement of specialized goal


    Koontz and O Donnell

    Leadership is the activity of influencing people to strive willingly for group objectives George R Terry

    What skills do leaders need?

    Coping with stressors Managing time Delegating

    Managing stress

    Personal Skills

    Developing Selfawareness
    Determining values and priorities Identifying cognitive style Assessing attitude toward change

    Solving Problems creatively


    Using the rational approach Using the creative approach Fostering innovation in others

    Interpersonal Skills
    Gaining power Exercise influence Empowering others
    Gaining power and influences Communication supportively

    Coaching Counseling Listening

    Motivating others

    Management Conflict

    Diagnosing poor performance Creating a motivating environment Rewarding accomplishment

    Identifying causes Selecting appropriate strategies Resolving confrontations

    Managers vs. Leaders


    Managers Focus on things Do things right Plan Organize Direct Control Follows the rules Leaders Focus on people Do the right things Inspire Influence Motivate Build Shape entities

    Common Activities
    Planning Organizing Directing Controlling

    Planning
    Manager Planning Budgeting Sets targets Establishes detailed steps Allocates resources Leader Devises strategy Sets direction Creates vision

    Organizing
    Manager Creates structure Job descriptions Staffing Hierarchy Delegates Training Leader Gets people on board for strategy Communication Networks

    Directing Work
    Manager Solves problems Negotiates Brings to consensus

    Leader Empowers people Cheerleader

    Controlling
    Manager Implements control systems Performance measures Identifies variances Fixes variances Leader Motivate Inspire Gives sense of accomplishment

    Autocratic

    Styles of Leadership

    Democratic

    Free rein

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