There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the options given below.

Assertion: Coordination is needed in all departments and at all levels.
Reasoning: Activities are independent in all departments and levels.

Assertion (A) is true but Reasoning (R) is not correct.

Coordination is important as it integrates the efforts of individuals, departments and specialists. The primary reason for coordination is that departments and individuals in the organisation are interdependent, i.e. they depend on each other for information and resources to perform their respective activities. Thus, managers need to reconcile differences in approach, timing, effort or interest. At the same time, there is a need to harmonise individual goals and organisational goals.