'Coordination is required at all levels of management due to the interdependent nature of activities of various departments.'

Which feature of coordination is highlighted in the above statement?

Coordination is an all pervasive function

The correct answer is option 3- Coordination is an all pervasive function.

Coordination is an all pervasive function is highlighted in the statement 'Coordination is required at all levels of management due to the interdependent nature of activities of various departments.'

Coordination is required at all levels of management due to the interdependent nature of activities of various departments. It integrates the efforts of different departments and different levels. In the absence of coordination there is overlapping and chaos instead of harmony and integration of activities.

OTHER OPTIONS

• Coordination integrates group efforts- Coordination unifies unrelated or diverse interests into purposeful work activity. It gives a common focus to group effort to ensure that performance is as it was planned and scheduled.

• Coordination is a continuous process- Coordination is not a one-time function but a continuous process. It begins at the planning stage and continues till controlling.

• Coordination is a deliberate function- A manager has to coordinate the efforts of different people in a conscious and deliberate manner. Even where members of a department willingly cooperate and work, coordination gives a direction to that willing spirit. Cooperation in the absence of coordination may lead to wasted effort and coordination without cooperation may lead to dissatisfaction among employees.