CMA Foundation · Fundamentals of Business Economics and Management · Communication, Co-ordination, Collaboration, Monitoring and Control
Which of the following is a recognised feature of co-ordination?
Co-ordination is a continuous and pervasive process required at all levels of management. It is not limited to loss-making periods, to the start of a business or to workers alone. Every manager is responsible for it, because activities must be kept in harmony constantly.
- AIt is needed only when a firm is making losses
- BIt is a continuous process that is required at all levels of managementCorrect
- CIt is the responsibility of the lowest-level workers alone
- DIt is a one-time activity done at the time of starting a business
Explanation
Co-ordination is a continuous, pervasive function needed at all levels and in all types of organisations, not just in losses, at start-up or among workers. The responsibility rests with every manager.
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