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SECTION D COORDINATION Section contents (a) Definition of Coordination b) Types for Coordination c) Need and Objectives of Coordination d)
Techniques of Coordination Learning objectives After studying this section,
the reader should be able to • Define and explain the meaning of coordination and its types
• Explain the need and objectives of coordination
• Explain the
techniques of coordination D.1 Definition of Coordination Coordination is the process of integrating the activities and objectives of the separate work units of an organisation to efficiently achieve organisational goals. Coordination is the function of management that aims to achieve harmony of individual efforts towards the accomplishment of company’s objectives. It is the linking together for common actions of the different units and sub-units within an organisation. Without coordination, people and department would lose sight of their roles within the organisation and be tempted to pursue
their own selfish interests, often at the expense of the organisation’s goals.
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