Difference between co-ordination and co-operation
Difference between Co-ordination and Co-operation
Co-ordination is an effort to integrate effectively energies of different groups whereas co-operation is to achieve general objectives of business.
Therefore, existence of co-operation may prove to be effective condition or requisite for co-ordination. But it does not mean that co ordination originates automatically from the voluntary efforts of the group of members. It has to be achieved through conscious & deliberate efforts of managers, therefore to conclude we can say that co-operation without co-ordination has no fruit and co-ordination without co-operation has no root.
Elements or Principles or Requisites of Good Co-ordination
1. Simplified organization: Authority, responsibility, duty and other job description should clearly be described by the organization. Co-ordination may be simple and easy when all duties and power are clearly simplified.
2. Harmonized programs and policies : An organization must set the programs and policies. These programs and policies must be harmonized. Harmonized policies helps to make co-ordination effective.
3. Well designed system of communication: Without effective communication co-ordination and harmonizing activities is not possible. Therefore, communication system must be well designed.
4. Voluntary co-operation : When all members of the organization are voluntarily cooperated, then only coordination can be successful.
5. Coordination through supervision: Supervisors are most important actor to co-ordinate the workers and their work. Mainly in all organization supervisors co-ordinate the resources and activities.
6. Continuity : It is never ending process. When it is done continuously, the resources are not used effectively and they cannot provide the contribution.
7. Direct contact: Direct contact is necessary in effective co ordination. Face to face contact may provide more effectiveness.
8. Clearly defined goals: Organizational goals and other departmental goals must be clearly defined otherwise it isn’t easy to co-ordinate the resources and activities.
9. Effective leadership: Leadership must be effective. It helps to increase the confidence of employees and it develops the morale of workers. In fact effective leadership helps in effective co-ordination.
