Match List-I with List-II. List-I(Feature of coordination)List-II(Exp…

Match List-I with List-II.

List-I (Feature of coordination)	List-II (Explanation)
(A) Coordination integrates group efforts	(I) Acts as the binding force between departments
(B) Coordination ensures unity of action	(II) Gives a direction to the willing spirit of members who already cooperate
(C) Coordination is a continuous process	(III) Begins at the planning stage and continues till controlling
(D) Coordination is a deliberate function	(IV) Unifies unrelated or diverse interests into purposeful work activity

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 3

The correct answer is Option (3) → (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(II)

List-I	List-II	Reason
(A) Coordination integrates group efforts	(IV) Unifies unrelated or diverse interests into purposeful work activity	Coordination gives a common focus to group effort.
(B) Coordination ensures unity of action	(I) Acts as the binding force between departments	It binds departments so all action aims at the organisation’s goals.
(C) Coordination is a continuous process	(III) Begins at the planning stage and continues till controlling	Coordination is not a one-time function. It begins at the planning stage and goes on till controlling, so it never stops.
(D) Coordination is a deliberate function	(II) Gives a direction to the willing spirit of members who already cooperate	A manager coordinates in a conscious and deliberate manner, even when members cooperate willingly.

NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “(i) 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.”

“(ii) Coordination ensures unity of action: The purpose of coordination is to secure unity of action in the realisation of a common purpose. It acts as the binding force between departments and ensures that all action is aimed at achieving the goals of the organisation.”

“(iii) 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. …”

“(vi) 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. …”