1. A guiding principle or inclination that directs behavior, policy, or decision-making toward a specific outcome or goal
The government's directive tendency was to centralize power.
A tendência diretiva do governo era centralizar o poder.
2. In psychology or organizational behavior, a predisposition to adopt commanding or controlling approaches in interpersonal or professional contexts
His directive tendency made him effective as a project manager.
Sua tendência diretiva o tornou eficaz como gerente de projeto.