Directing: Class 12 Business Studies (UP Board) important questions and practice
Directing is chapter 7 of 12 in UP Board Class 12 Business Studies. Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- Meaning, characteristics and importance of directing
- Elements of directing: supervision, motivation, leadership, communication
- Maslow's need hierarchy theory
- Financial and non-financial incentives
- Leadership styles: autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire
- Communication: formal and informal, barriers and measures to overcome them
What examiners usually ask
- Explain Maslow's need hierarchy theory of motivation
- Describe any four non-financial incentives that can motivate employees
- Explain the semantic and psychological barriers to effective communication
Exam tip
Maslow's five needs in order (physiological, safety, social, esteem, self-actualisation) and the barrier categories (semantic, psychological, organisational, personal) are asked most; in case studies, identify the specific incentive (e.g. 'job enrichment' versus 'status') named in the textbook.
Directing on other boards and exams
Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from Directing for UP Board Class 12?
The question types listed above repeat most often in UP Board Class 12 Business Studies papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is Directing in the UP Board Class 12 Business Studies syllabus?
Yes. Directing is part of the current UP Board Class 12 Business Studies syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise Directing MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.