This document provides an outline and overview of management directing concepts including: 1. The definition and importance of directing as well as its pervasive, continuous, human, creative, and executive functions. 2. The key elements of direction including communication, supervision, motivation, and leadership. 3. Maslow's hierarchy of needs and how it relates to motivation. 4. The different types of power and influence in organizations. 5. How directing relates to leadership. 6. A case study example of a situation involving analyzing cash balances at a university.