Assertion and Reason - Directing

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1. Assertion (A): Formal communication may be Vertical or Horizontal.

Reason (R): This communication may take place from superior to subordinate, subordinate to superior or between same level employees.

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false

Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true

2. Assertion (A): All needs of individuals are satisfied by money.

Reason (R): As money has purchasing power, it is a very important incentive for every individual.

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false

Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true

3. Assertion (A): Informal system of communication is known as Grapevine.

Reason (R): Informal communication gets spread rapidly and sometimes gets distorted.

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false

Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true

4. Assertion (A): Directing facilitates introduction of needed changes in the organisation.

Reason (R): Directing is the process of guiding the efforts of employees and other resources to accomplish the desired objectives.

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.

Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.

5. Assertion (A): Motivation is a complex process.

Reason (R): Individuals are heterogeneous in their expectations, perceptions and reactions

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false

Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true

6. Assertion (A): Decoding is the process of converting a message into communication symbols.

Reason (R): A poor telephonic connection causes hindrances to communication.

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false

Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true

7. Assertion (A): The directing function takes place at every level of management.

Reason (R): Every manager, from top executive to supervisor performs the function of directing.

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false

Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true

8. Assertion (A): Communication provides needed information for decision-making.

Reason (R): Communication acts as basis of planning.

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false

Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true

9. Assertion (A): Directing is a continuous function.

Reason (R): It is so as without direction, the organisational activities can continue.

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false

Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true

10. Assertion (A): A leader maintains personal relations and helps his subordinates in fulfilling their needs.

Reason (R): A leader handles conflicts effectively and does not allow adverse effects resulting from conflicts.

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false

Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true

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