Question

Difference between directing and controlling in management

Answer 1

Directing and controlling are part of the five key functions of management. The five functions include:

- Planning
- Staffing
- Directing
- Controlling
- Organizing

The difference between controlling and directing functions of management are as follows: 

Directing:

Directing involves the following tasks on the managers side; giving duties to employees under your charge, also the guiding and counselling them on how to carry out the duties and supervising the work.
It is more of giving direction and providing motivation for accomplishing the tasks and the goals of the organization. 

Controlling:  

Controlling as a function of management can be described as they way a manager ensures that work is done - this can mainly be done by compelling the tasks given to be undertaken. Use of correction measures such as punishment can be  applied to ensure that task and goals of the organization are achieved.

Answer 2

Well , as regard to directing it involves different tasks under manager which includes assigning the duties to the firm employees ,it also involves guiding and teaching them about different things about duties . This also includes the employee's supervision in order to achieve the targets and goal of organization.

While in Controlling a the name indicates manager have to  control the work in order to ensure it's completion  . It also involves  taking necessary measures about work.