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Coordination is the essence of management. Do you agree? Give reasons.

• Yes, coordination is the essence of management.


• If there is no coordination among the different functions of the management, the organisation cannot be achieved.


• It would lead to a chaotic situation causing distress among the employees.


• The department may even hamper the progress of other departments.


• Coordination is extremely important to coordinate the different departments and to be synchronized to achieve the goals of the organisation.


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