"The process whereby an executive develops an orderly pattern of group efforts among his subordinates and secures unity of action in the pursuit of a common purpose". Identify the concept of management highlighted in the aforesaid statement.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Coordination
Option (1) Planning — Incorrect. Planning is deciding in advance what is to be done and who is to do it.
Option (2) Controlling — Incorrect. Controlling is checking actual work against the standards and correcting any gap.
Option (3) Coordination — Correct. The statement is McFarland’s definition of coordination. Coordination is the process by which an executive builds an orderly pattern of group efforts. It secures unity of action for a common purpose.
Option (4) Communication — Incorrect. Communication is the exchange of ideas, views and facts between people to create common understanding. It helps coordination, but it is not what the definition describes.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Coordination — The Essence of Management … Coordination is the force that binds all the other functions of management. …” “Definitions of Communication … Generally, it is understood as a process of exchange of ideas, views, facts, feelings, etc., between or among people to create common understanding.”
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