It is the integration, synchronization or orderly pattern of group efforts in the enterprise towards the accomplishment of objectives. It may be defined as balancing and keeping the teams together by ensuring a suitable allocation of working activities to the various members and seeing that they are performed with due harmony among the members themselves.
Need for coordination
· Systematic sequence of operation
· Fulfillment of activities as per planned schedules
· Avoidance of interruptions in the operations
· Eliminating inconsistencies in objectives and policies
· Removal of conflicts among individuals
· Developing the team spirit and cooperation.
Advantages of co-operation
1. Increases the efficiency, Increases in the productivity, economizing the activities etc.
2. Improve the morale of the employees
3. Develop and retain good personnel
Types of co-ordination
1. Internal co-ordination. It is the establishment of relationship with a view to coordinate the employees of all the departments. It may be vertical or horizontal.
2. Eternal Co-ordination. It refers to establishment or relationship with a view to coordinate the activity of those who are not part of the organization.
Principles of coordination
1. Early beginning
2. Direct contact
3. Reciprocity
4. Continuity
Techniques of coordination
“A manager in managing must coordinate the work for which he is accountable by balancing, timing and integrating.
Balancing - Support,
Timing - Time schedule
Integrating - Unification
Problems of coordination
- Complex organizational structure
- Improper communication
- Higher labour turnover
- Lack of motivation and morale
- Favoritism
- Red-tapism
- Improper leadership
- Weak public relations
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