Coordination
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Etymology
Late Latin coordination-, coordinatio, from Latin co- + ordination-, ordinatio arrangement, from ordinare to arrange — more at ordain
- Date: circa 1643
Definitions
- 1 : the act or action of coordinating
- 2 : the harmonious functioning of parts for effective results
Description
Coordination is the act of organizing, making different people or things work together for a goal or effect to fulfill desired goals in an organization. Coordination is a managerial function in which different activities of the business are properly adjusted and interlinked.