After reading this article you will learn about the determinants and consequences of group cohesiveness. Determinants of Group Cohesiveness: There are factors that increase and decrease group cohesiveness. 1. Factors that increase cohesiveness: Members of a cohesive group share common goals, remain attached to one another, conform to the group standards and unitedly work to achieve the goals. The following [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Coordination 2. Features/Nature of Coordination 3. Importance/Need 4. Types 5. Principles 6. Limitations. Meaning of Coordination: The purpose of organising, division of work, departmentation, span of management, centralisation and decentralisation, delegation of authority and organisation structure is to optimally achieve the organisational goals. This is possible if departments of [...]
This article throws light upon the top twelve techniques that help to achieve coordintion in an organisation. The techniques are: 1. Scalar Chain 2. Rules and Procedures 3. Plans and Goals 4. Information System 5. Lateral Relationships 6. Slack Resources 7. Cooperation 8. Independent Units 9. Committees 10. Managerial Integrators 11. Meetings 12. Self-Coordination. Technique # 1. Scalar Chain: Scalar [...]