Nature of co-ordination: The nature or characteristics of
co-ordination are:
(1) Coordination integrates group efforts. The concept of coordination
always applies to group efforts. The need for orderliness and integration
arises only when more individuals are working together. As different
individuals come from different backgrounds, have different styles Of working,
so there is a need to unify their efforts in a common direction.
(ii) Coordination ensures unity of action. The purpose of coordination
is to secure unity of action in the realisation of a common purpose.
(iii) Coordination is a continuous process. Coordination is not a one
time activity. It begins at the planning stage and continues till
controlling, i.e., the very end.
(iv) Coordination is an all-pervasive activity. It is needed in all
departments as well as at all levels of management. It is not the
responsibility of top management only. Managers at all levels are
responsible for achieving coordinated efforts in their respective
departments or units.
(v) Coordination is a deliberate function. Coordination is the result of
intentional efforts made by the management to unify, integrate, harmonise and
balance different, but inter-related activities.
Importance of co-ordination:
(i) Size of Organisation. The need of co-ordination increases with
the increase in the size of the organisation, because in a large
organisation number of employees is also large with each individual having
his own needs, objectives, beliefs and style of working.
Co-ordination therefore brings in harmony.
(ii)functional differentiation. Business is organized into different
departments, which are assigned specific functions. Coordination is essential
to blend all these activities in an orderly sequence.
(iii) Specialisation. Specialists tend to focus on their area of
specialisation and may overlook the overall picture of the organisation.
Therefore, coordination is required between efforts of various specialists as
also between specialists and others in the organisation.
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