Co-ordination:
The process by which a manager synchronises the activities of different departments is known as co-ordination. Coordination is the force that binds all the other functions of management.
Characteristics of Coordination:
1. Co-ordination integrates group efforts of different departments
2. Co-ordination ensures unity of action
3. Co-ordination is a continuous process
4. Co-ordination is an all pervasive function
5. Co-ordination is the responsibility of all managers 6. Co-ordination is a deliberate function
Importance of Coordination:
1. It increases efficiency:
Co-ordination increases organisational efficiency.
2. Key to other functions:
Co-ordination is the key to other managerial functions. Co-ordination makes planning more effective, organisation more well-knit’ and control more regulative.
3. Functional differentiation:
The process of linking the activities of various departments is accomplished by coordination.
4. Unity in diversity:
In an organization, there are large numbers of employees with different ideas, culture, etc. Coordination brings unity in diversity.
5. Specialisation:
Coordination helps to coordinate the efforts of various specialists in ah organisation.
