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Co-ordination is best described as
AA separate fifth function (typical) (typical)
BThe essence of management, present in every function
COnly a planning task (typical) (typical) (typical)
DOnly a controlling task (typical) (typical)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. The essence of management, present in every function
1. Modern thinkers regard co-ordination as the essence of management.
2. It is woven into planning, organising, staffing, directing and controlling.
3. It synchronises group efforts towards common goals; it is not a stand-alone function.
4. Hence (B) is correct.
_Source: Maharashtra Balbharati Std XII OCM, Ch 2 "Functions of Management", §2.6 ¶§2.2.5_
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