Q.Overseeing the work of subordinates to ensure they are working as instructed is called:
(A) Motivation
(B) Leadership
(C) Supervision
(D) Communication

Directing has four elements, and each has a distinct meaning — the element specifically about overseeing subordinates' ongoing work is supervision, not leadership or motivation.

This question checks the ability to correctly match each of the four elements of directing to its precise meaning.

(A) Motivation — incorrect. Motivation is the process of stimulating and inspiring employees, through financial or non-financial means, to willingly put in effort — it is about generating willingness to work, not about watching how work is being done.

(B) Leadership — incorrect. Leadership is the ability of a manager to influence and guide the behaviour of subordinates so that they willingly follow — it is broader and more about earning trust and setting direction than about the close, ongoing oversight described in the question. …

Students sometimes pick "leadership" because both leadership and supervision involve a superior guiding subordinates. The distinguishing detail is that supervision is about close, ongoing oversight of specific work be …