Explain any three characteristics of co-ordination

1. Co ordination integrates group effort by uniying diverse interestes and by giving a common focus to group effort. 2. Co ordination ensures unity of action by acting as a binding force between department. 3. Co ordination is a continuous process as it starts at the planning stage and continue till controlling... 4. Co ordination is a pervasive function as it is required at all levels of management and in all departments. 5. Co ordination is the responsibility of all managers at the top , middle and lower level.

1. Coordination integrates group efforts by integrating the activities performed by the individual towards a common direction. 

2. Coordination is a continuous function as it is never ending because manager works continuously to achieve coordination and maintain coordination because without it the organization cannot function efficiently. 

3. Coordination is an all pervasive function: Coordination is a universal function because it is required at all the levels of management, in all the departments and to perform all functions due to interdependence of various activities on each other. 

4. Coordination is a deliberate function as every manager tries to coordinate the activities of the organization to avoid confusion and chaos in the organization. 

5. Coordination is the responsibility of all managers and not just the top level management in an organisation.