Question

Bigfoot Ltd. is a big and well-reputed company. The biggest challenge for the company is managing many employees at the same time. As the company has various departments like human resources, marketing, finance, etc., it is very necessary for the company to maintain unity in different departments. All the employees work hard for the organisation. Despite their different interest, they all perform various activities together so as to achieve the objectives of the company. The career of employees is shown a developmental path through proper training modules and job enrichment. Kapil is a manager who assigns all duties and responsibilities to his employees in the department. He uses all sources to develop proper communication with them and leaves no attempt to motivate them.

1. “As the company has various departments like human resource, marketing, finance, etc., it is necessary for the company to maintain unity in different departments.” Which characteristic of coordination is highlighted here?  (1)
2. Which functions of management does Kapil perform in the company Bigfoot Ltd? Identify by quoting lines from the para.  (3)

Answer 1

1. Unity of action
2. Directing: “The career of employees is shown a developmental path through proper training modules and job enrichment.”