directiveness

/dəˈrɛktɪvnəs/
noun
  1. The quality or tendency of giving clear instructions, guidance, or orders; a controlling or commanding manner.
    • Some employees prefer a manager with less directiveness and more room for creativity.
    • Her directiveness in the meeting made sure everyone knew exactly what to do.
    • The coach's directiveness helped the team stay focused during the championship game.
  2. The state of being aimed or oriented toward a particular goal or purpose.
    • The directiveness of the new policy was clear: reduce waste by 20% by the end of the year.
    • A lack of directiveness in the company's strategy led to confusion among the staff.
    • The directiveness of the research project was questioned when the team lost sight of its original question.
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