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What is NOT a part of coordination?

  1. Staffing

  2. Directing

  3. Cooperation

  4. Planning


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cooperation means working for each other whereas coordination means working together. Coordination aims at achieving uniformity in all the managerial functions that includes staffing, directing and planning whereas cooperation aims at working for each other. 

What is false for coordination?

  1. They help unity in diversity

  2. They help in continuous and smooth

  3. How of information they coordinate the goal of organization With employee goals

  4. They help in the duplication of work which is helpful for effective management


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Coordination means working together. Coordination aims at achieving uniformity in all the managerial functions that includes staffing, directing and planning whereas cooperation aims at working for each other. It avoids duplication of work which help in effective management. 

______ refers to that co-ordination in which a superior authority co-ordinates his work with that of his subordinates and vice versa.

  1. External co-ordination

  2. Horizontal co-ordination

  3. Vertical co-ordination

  4. None of above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Vertical co-ordination refers to that co-ordination in which a superior authority coordinates his work with that of his subordinates and vice versaThe vertical co-ordination creates authority relationships through chain of command.

Identify which of the following statement is correct ($\checkmark$) and which is incorrect ($\times$)?
X. Co-ordination should be viewed as a responsibility of only top-level manager of the organisation.  
Y. Co-ordination and co-operation are same things.
Select the correct answer from the options given below-

  1. X = $\checkmark$, Y = $\checkmark$

  2. X = $\times$, Y = $\checkmark$

  3. X = $\checkmark$, Y = $\times$

  4. X = $\times$, Y = $\times$


Correct Option: D

According to_______ "Co-ordination" is the effort to assure a smooth interplay of the functions and forces of the different component parts of an organization to the end that its purpose will be realized with a minimum of friction and a maximum of collaborative effectiveness"

  1. Luther

  2. Tead

  3. Henry

  4. Frederick


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ordway Tead has said – “Co-ordination is the effort to ensure a smooth interplay of the functions and forces of all different component parts of an organisation to the end that its purpose will be realised with a minimum of friction and a maximum of collaborative effectiveness.”


_____is the establishment of a relationship between the employees of organization and outsiders of the organization.

  1. External co-ordination

  2. Horizontal co-ordination

  3. Vertical co-ordination

  4. None of above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As the name suggests, External coordination is all about establishing a relationship between the employees of the organization and people outside it.