CBSE Class 12 Business Studies 2026: question 23(a)
Set in the CBSE Class 12 board exam of 2026, paper 66/1/1, section B, question 23(a), for 3 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.
Q23(a) · 3 marks · Short answerDirecting
State any three measures to improve communication effectiveness.
Source: official question paper from cbse.gov.in (PDF). See it in the full 2026 board paper, set 66/1/1.
Hints
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Hint 1
Think of the sender, the message and the receiver.
Hint 2
Feedback closes the loop.
Step-by-step solution
Each step shows the marks it earns, as an examiner would award them. Checked by an independent re-solve from the question paper.
- 1 mark
Clarify ideas before communicating: The message should be studied and stated clearly so that subordinates understand it.
- 1 mark
Communicate according to the needs of the receiver: Adjust the message to the education and understanding of subordinates.
- 1 mark
Ensure proper feedback: Ask questions to check the message has been understood. (Also: consult others, mind language and tone, convey things of value, communicate for present and future, follow up, be a good listener.)
Answer: Any three: clarify ideas, communicate to the receiver's needs, ensure feedback, consult others, mind language and tone, follow up, be a good listener.
Where the marks are
- Any three measures, 1 each (½ each if only listed)
Revise the chapter
- Chapter: Directing (notes, formulas, where marks are lost and every past question)
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