Question

Distinguish between the following:

Co-ordinating and Controlling

Answer 1

Points	Co-ordinating	Controlling
1. Meaning	Coordination is an orderly arrangement of group efforts to provide unity of action in the pursuit of a common goal.	Controlling is the process of taking steps to bring actual results and desired results closer together.
2. Objective	To ensure the harmony of efforts of the employees for the smooth functioning of the organization.	To ensure that the objectives are achieved according to the plan.
3. Area of function	It includes integration of efforts of top-level, middle level, and lower level.	It includes setting up of standards, measurement, and comparison with actual performance and taking corrective steps whenever necessary.
4. Factors	It is the harmonization of human resources.	Internal and external factors are taken into account for taking corrective action.
5. Order	It is an important element of organizing which follows planning.	It is an end function of the management process.
6. Resources	It is related to human resources.	It is related to all organizational resources which help to achieve the goal of the organization.
7. Nature	This is a continuous process related to all managerial levels.	It is the process that starts once the actual plan is executed.
8. level of Management	It is related to all the levels of management to achieve the goal of organization.	Top and middle-level management are responsible for controlling the activities.