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Definition<\/strong>: Coordination can be described as that invisible cord, which runs through all the activities of the organization<\/a> and binds them together. It is not a function of the management, rather it is the essence of management<\/strong>, which is needed at all levels and at each step of the firm, to achieve the objectives of the organization.<\/p>\n

In basic terms, coordination means the integration and synchronization of the activities, resources and efforts of the people working in the organization, which leads to unity of action, in the pursuit of the organization’s objectives.<\/p>\n

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Coordination is that hidden force that links all the functions of the management<\/a>, i.e. planning<\/a>, organizing<\/a>, staffing<\/a>, directing and controlling<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Need for Coordination<\/h3>\n

We all are aware of the fact that there are several departments in an organization, such as Finance, Purchase, Production, Sales, Human Resource, Marketing, Research and Development etc. and the work of all the departments are interlinked and interdependent. Further, there are three levels in organizational hierarchy, wherein:<\/p>\n

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  1. Top-level<\/strong>: Comprises of the Board of Directors, Chief Executives, Managing Directors, etc.<\/li>\n
  2. Middle-Level<\/strong>: Comprises of departmental heads and managers.<\/li>\n
  3. Lowest-Level<\/strong>: Comprises of supervisors, first-line managers and foreman.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Coordination is a process, which ensures that various departments, units and levels of the organization work smoothly and continuously in tandem, i.e. in the same direction, towards the accomplishment of organizational goals, while effectively utilizing the resources.<\/p>\n

    It aims at involving all the elements of the company, in the plan, strategy<\/a> or task, to get input from everyone and attain best results.<\/p>\n

    Coordination tends to lineup the resources, people and efforts in such a way that there is no chaos, hustle, disorder and conflict, regarding any issue in an organization. Hence it is not wrong to say “With coordination comes harmony in the performance of organizational tasks”.<\/p>\n

    Characteristics of Coordination<\/h2>\n

    The salient features of coordination are given as under:
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