Directiveness: meaning, definitions and examples

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directiveness

 

[ dɪˈrɛktɪvnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in management

The quality or state of being directive; specifically : the quality or state of being authoritative and providing clear guidance or instructions.

Synonyms

authoritativeness, guidance, instruction

Examples of usage

  • His directiveness as a manager made it clear what was expected of the team.
  • The directiveness of the new CEO helped streamline decision-making processes.
Context #2 | Noun

in psychology

The tendency or ability to provide clear instructions or guidance to others, often associated with leadership qualities.

Synonyms

guidance, instruction, leadership

Examples of usage

  • Her directiveness in therapy sessions helped clients make progress towards their goals.
  • The teacher's directiveness in the classroom created a structured learning environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "directiveness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 diretividade

🇮🇳 निर्देशात्मकता

🇩🇪 Direktivität

🇮🇩 direktifitas

🇺🇦 директивність

🇵🇱 dyrektywność

🇯🇵 指示性 (しじせい)

🇫🇷 directivité

🇪🇸 directividad

🇹🇷 yönlendiricilik

🇰🇷 지시성 (jisaeseong)

🇸🇦 التوجيهيّة

🇨🇿 direktivita

🇸🇰 direktívnosť

🇨🇳 指令性 (zhǐlìng xìng)

🇸🇮 direktivnost

🇮🇸 stýring

🇰🇿 директивтілік

🇬🇪 დირექტიულობა

🇦🇿 direktivlik

🇲🇽 directividad

Word origin

The word 'directiveness' is derived from the adjective 'directive,' which comes from the Latin word 'directivus,' meaning 'showing a way.' The concept of directiveness has been a key aspect of management and leadership theories, emphasizing the importance of clear guidance and instructions in achieving organizational goals.

See also: bidirectional, direct, directability, directing, direction, directions, directive, directives, directly, directness, director, directorial, directors, directory, indirect, misdirect, misdirection, undirected.