Coordination In Management | 12th Class

Control Coordination (The Essence of Management) :

Coordination is the force which synchronizes all the functions of management and activities of different ts. Lack of coordination results in overlapping, duplication, delays and chaos. It is concerned with all the three levels of management as if all the levels of management are looked at together, they become a group and as in the case of every group, they also require coordination among themselves. So, it is not a separate function of management, rather it is the essence of management.

1. Coordination integrates group efforts:

It integrates diverse business activities into purposeful group activity ensuring that all people work in one direction to achieve organizational goals. 

2. Coordination ensures unity of action :

It directs the activities of different departments and employees towards achievement of common goals and brings unity in individual efforts.

3. coordination is a continuous process:

It is not a specific activity matter it Is required at all levels, in all departments till the organlzation continues its operations. 

4. Coordination is all pervasive function: It is universal in nature. it synchronizes the activities of all levels and departments as they are interdependent to maintain organizational balance

5. Coordination is the responsibility of all managers:

It is equally important at all the three-top, middle and lower levels of management. Thus it is the responsibility of all managers that they make efforts to establish coordination.

6. Coordination is a daliberate function: Coordination is never established by itself rather it is a conscious effort on the part of every manager Cooperation is voluntary effort of employees to help one another. Effective coordination can not be achieved without cooperation of group members

Q1. Carbon Ltd., is a company that manufactures mobile phones and accessories. Its profits are declining nowadays. The production department blames marketing department for not meeting sales target. The marketing department blames production department for not manufacturing products of good quality. The finance department blames both production and marketing departments for low rate of returns. Which Quality of Management is lacking? Expiain its importance.

Q2. Which aspect of management binds all the functions of management?

Q3. Is making a time-table in an educational institution is the example of co-ordination? Why

Q4. How does coordination ensure unity of action in management? (It acts as the binding force between departments and ensures that all activities are aimed at achieving the goals of the organisation.