A manager has to perform interrelated functions in the process of managing an organisation which is a system made up of different interlinked and interdependent subsystems. It is the common thread that runs through all activities such as purchase, production, sales, and finance to ensure continuity in the working of the organisation.

1. Coordination
A manager has to perform interrelated functions in the
process of managing an organisation which is a system
made up of different interlinked and interdependent
subsystems.
It is the common thread that runs through all activities
such as purchase, production, sales, and finance to
ensure continuity in the working of the organisation.

2. Coordination is sometimes considered a separate
function of management. It is however, the essence
(important quality) of management, for achieving
harmony among individual efforts towards the
accomplishment of group goals. Each managerial
function is an exercise contributing individually to
coordination. Coordination is implicit and inherent in
all functions of an organisation

3. Coordination therefore involves synchronisation of the
different actions or efforts of the various units of an
organisation.

4. Coordination is working together by

5. In the absence of coordination what results
is chaos

6. Concept of Coordination
 Coordination is “integration of the activities of individuals
and units into a concerted effort that works towards a
common aim.”
 Co-ordination harmonizes and balances conflicting
opinions of individuals and departments, promotes group
effort and directs their movement in a unified direction —
the organizational goal
For example, if production department does not coordinate
its activities with the sales department, production may be
more or less than the required sales.

7. Nature of Coordination
 Unity of Efforts
Coordination always emphasis on organisation efforts because these
efforts cause damage to organisation. Every manager coordinate
organisational activities and integrates different activities.

8.  Essence of Management
Coordination is essence of management because it requires at every
level of management and brings unity of action and integration at
different level.

9.  Continuous process
Coordination is not ending process and not done for single time it is
continuous process. Managers done continuously for achievement of
organisational common goals.
 Pervasive function
Coordination is pervasive function because it required at all levels to
perform different function in organisation for achievement of common
goal.

10.  Managers Responsibility
Coordination is not a function of individual, it is a function of all
managers at all level to coordinate different activities for better
performance.

11. NEED FOR COORDINATION
EXISTENCE OF DISINTREGATING FORCES EMPHASIZES THE NEED OF
GREATER COORDINATION AMOUNG DIVISIONS OF AN ENTERPRISE.THESE
DISINTEGRATING FORCES MAY ACT AS BARRIERS IN THE EFFECTIVE
COORDINATION.THEY ARE SUMMARISED BELOW:
1.DIVISION OF LABOUR

12. 2.INTERDEPENDENCE OF UNITS
3.INDIVIDUAL INTEREST TO THAT OF
ORGANIZATIONAL INTEREST

13. 4.PERSONAL CONFLICTS AMONG EMPLOYEES
5.INCREASING SPECIALIZATION AND EMPIRE
BUILDING MOTIVE

14. ROLE OF COORDINATION IN
ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE
• Proper coordination pulls all the functions and
activities together so that each function and activity
becomes complimentary to each other and contribute
positively to the performance of others.
• Coordination brings satisfaction to the people of the
organisation.
• Coordination ensures the smooth flow of information.

15. Methods of achieving coordination
 Sound planning – unity of purpose is the first essential
condition of co-ordination.Clear-cut objectives,
harmonised policies and unified procedures and rules
ensure uniformity of action.

16.  Effective communication – open and regular
communication is the key to co-ordination. Personal and
face-to-face contacts are the most effective means of
communication and co-ordination.

17.  Effective leadership and supervision – effective
leadership ensures co-ordination both at the planning and
execution stage Personal supervision is an important
method of resolving differences of opinion.

18.  Staff Meetings: Staff meetings at regular intervals helps to
infuse a feeling of unity among the members which makes
them to jointly work for the organization.

19.  Organizational Structure: Coordination can be
achieved only when the authority and responsibility of
each and every person are clearly defined.
In other words, the organizational structure should be
designed properly so as to permit coordination among
various activities along the line itself.

20. Conclusion
Coordination plays a vital role to achieve the objective of
an organisation. It helps in maintaining harmony and
mutual understanding among the members of an
organisation.