Question

"Coordination is synchronisation of group efforts to achieve organisaional objectives." In the light of this statement, highlight any five features of coordination,

Answer 1

Any five features of coordination are:

1. Coordination integrates group efforts by integrating the activities performed by the individual towards a common direction.

2. Coordination is a continuous function as it is never ending because manager works continuously to achieve coordination and maintain coordination because without it the organisation cannot function efficiently.

3. Coordination is an all pervasive function: Coordination is a universal function because it is required at all the levels of management, in all the departments and to perform all functions due to interdependence of various activities on each other.

4. Coordination is a deliberate function as every manager tries to coordinate the activities of the organisation to avoid confusion and chaos in the organisation.

5. Coordination is the responsibility of all managers and not just the top level management in an organisation.