Distinguish between ‘Direction’ and ‘Supervision’. - Vidyadip

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Distinguish between ‘Direction’ and ‘Supervision’.

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Basis of differentiation	Direction	Supervision
Meaning	It refers to issuing orders and instructions and motivating subordinates to achieve the objectives and goals	It refers to observing the progress of assigned tasks of employees or subordinates
Scope	It is a wider management term. Direction includes supervision, leadership, motivation, coordination and communication.	It is one of the elements of direction. So its scope is narrower.
Contact	It may take place with face-to-face contact or without face-to-face contact with subordinates	It is possible only with direct face-to-face contact with subordinates.

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