This document discusses coordination in organizations. It defines coordination as ensuring unity of action and synchronization of efforts to achieve objectives efficiently. Coordination is needed to reconcile goals, provide direction, integrate individual efforts, and improve employee morale and retention. Problems can include slower decision making due to formal procedures and difficulty reconciling different views. Effective coordination requires departments to work harmoniously, be informed of their roles, and constantly adjust schedules. Coordination can occur vertically between levels, horizontally between departments, internally between organizational units, or externally with suppliers and distributors.