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Consider the following statements: Which of the above is/are correct?

  1. Communication is the first and most important element of directing.
  2. Without communication, direction is meaningless.
  3. Communication is limited only to conveying orders downward.

    AAll

    Bi only

    Ci, iii

    Di, ii

    Answer:

    D. i, ii

    Read Explanation:

    • Communication is the core of directing.

    • Without communication, instructions cannot be understood or executed.

    • It is two-way (not just downward), so 3 is wrong.


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