Question

'Even where members of a department willingly cooperate and work, a manager has to coordinate the efforts of different people in a conscious manner.' Identify the characteristic of coordination discussed above.

Options

• Coordination ensures unity of action.

• Coordination is a deliberate function.

• Coordination is a continuous process.

• Coordination is an all-pervasive function.

Answer 1

Coordination is a deliberate function.

Explanation -

A manager must consciously and deliberately coordinate the work of several personnel. Even when members of a department are willing to collaborate and work together, coordination provides a sense of direction.