The process whereby an executive develops an orderly pattern of group effort among his subordinates and secures unity of action is known as:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Coordination
Option (1) Control — Incorrect. Control means checking actual work against the standards and correcting it.
Option (2) Coordination — Correct. The words of the question are McFarland’s definition of coordination. Coordination is the process by which a manager builds an orderly pattern of group efforts and gets unity of action for a common purpose. In simple words, it makes all people work together in harmony.
Option (3) Reporting — Incorrect. Reporting means passing information to a superior. It does not create unity of action.
Option (4) Organising — Incorrect. Organising means dividing work, grouping jobs and giving authority. Coordination is needed in organising too, but the definition is of coordination.
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