Which of the following statements pertaining to co-ordination are correct?

A. Co-ordination is the responsibility of only top level managers
B. Co-ordination is not a function of management
C. Co-ordination is a deliberate function
D. Co-ordination is not a continuous process
E. Co-ordination is the essence of management

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

B, C and E only

The correct answer is Option (1) → B, C and E only.

A. Co-ordination is the responsibility of only top level managers- This is false as it is the responsibility of all level of 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.

B. Co-ordination is not a function of management- This is true. The process by which a manager synchronises the activities of different departments is known as coordination. Coordination is the force that binds all the other functions of management. It is the common thread that runs through all activities such as purchase, production, sales, and finance to ensure continuity in the working of the organisation. Coordination is sometimes considered a separate function of management. It is however, the essence of management, for achieving harmony among individual efforts towards the accomplishment of group goals. Each managerial function is an exercise contributing individually to coordination. Coordination is implicit and inherent in all functions of an organisation.

C. Co-ordination is a deliberate function- This is true. 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.

D. Co-ordination is not a continuous process- This is false as Co-ordination 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.

E. Co-ordination is the essence of management- This is true.  The process by which a manager synchronises the activities of different departments is known as coordination. Coordination is the force that binds all the other functions of management. It is the common thread that runs through all activities such as purchase, production, sales, and finance to ensure continuity in the working of the organisation. Coordination is sometimes considered a separate function of management. It is however, the essence of management, for achieving harmony among individual efforts towards the accomplishment of group goals. Each managerial function is an exercise contributing individually to coordination. Coordination is implicit and inherent in all functions of an organisation.