Consider the following statements about the characteristics of coordination:
(A) Coordination gives a common focus to group effort to ensure that performance is as it was planned and scheduled.
(B) Coordination is not a one-time function; it begins at the planning stage and continues till controlling.
(C) Coordination is required at all levels of management due to the independent nature of activities of various departments.
(D) Middle level management coordinates with both the top level managers and the first line managers.
(E) Cooperation in the absence of coordination may lead to dissatisfaction among employees.
Which of the statements given above are NOT true?
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (C) and (E) only
(A) Coordination gives a common focus to group effort to ensure that performance is as it was planned and scheduled. — True. Coordination integrates group efforts, so that work goes as planned.
(B) Coordination is not a one-time function; it begins at the planning stage and continues till controlling. — True. Coordination is a continuous process.
(C) Coordination is required at all levels of management due to the independent nature of activities of various departments. — False. It is needed at all levels because departments are interdependent: they depend on each other, so their work must be linked.
(D) Middle level management coordinates with both the top level managers and the first line managers. — True. Coordination is the responsibility of all managers; middle managers link the other two levels.
(E) Cooperation in the absence of coordination may lead to dissatisfaction among employees. — False. The results are swapped. Cooperation without coordination leads to wasted effort; coordination without cooperation leads to dissatisfaction.
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.” “(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. …” “(iv) Coordination is an all pervasive function: 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. …” “(v) Coordination is the responsibility of all managers: Coordination is the function of every manager in the organisation. Top level managers need to coordinate with their subordinates to ensure that the overall policies for the organisation are duly carried out. Middle level management coordinates with both the top level and first line managers. Operational level management coordinates the activities of its workers to ensure that work proceeds according to plans.” “(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. Cooperation in the absence of coordination may lead to wasted effort and coordination without cooperation may lead to dissatisfaction among employees. …” |