Which statement best describes directing?

• A. The leader delegates day-to-day decisions and facilitates participation in decision-making.
• B. The leader makes decisions with little follower input.
• C. The leader seeks input from followers through two-way communication.
• D. The leader motivates followers with intrinsic incentives.

Answer: (B)

Directing is a leadership style that emphasizes high guidance with little follower input. The leader provides clear, specific instructions, defines roles, and makes most decisions, guiding actions and closely supervising progress. This approach is useful when followers lack experience or when a rapid, unified decision is needed, so input from others is limited.

The statement that best describes directing is the one where the leader makes decisions with minimal input from followers. The other options describe more collaborative or motivational approaches: delegating and facilitating participation involve sharing decision-making; seeking input through two-way communication implies a bidirectional exchange; and focusing on intrinsic motivation centers on what drives followers rather than how decisions are made.