Which definition best describes the term direction?

• A. Grows resources to meet needs
• B. Sets the mission timeline
• C. Gives others the knowledge to complete the task
• D. Gives others the will to do what they are capable of doing

Answer: (C)

Direction means guiding a team by providing the information they need to act—what to do, how to do it, and the standards to meet. So the statement about giving others the knowledge to complete the task best captures this idea, since it focuses on the instructions, steps, and criteria that enable task execution. The other ideas point to related aspects of leadership but not the guidance aspect itself: growing resources is about securing materials, setting the mission timeline is about planning and scheduling, and giving the will to act touches on motivation rather than concrete guidance.