Meaning and nature of coordination. Coordination as a function of management refers to the task of integrating the activities of separate units of an organization to accomplish the organizational goals efficiently. The objective of coordination is to ensure that the goals of units and sub-units are pursued in harmony with each other keeping in view the goals of the organization as a whole. 

Nature/features of coordination are as follows:

• Coordination integrates group effort. Coordination is a concept that applies to group (not individual) effort. It unifies unrelated or diverse interests into purposeful work activity. 
• Coordination ensures unity of action. It acts as the binding force between the departments and ensures that all action is aimed at achieving the goals of the organization. When all the employees work together in the same direction and on time, organization may achieve its target with more surety. 
• Coordination is a continuous process. It begins at the planning stage and continues till controlling. It is not a onetime function but a continuous process. 
• Coordination is an all-pervasive function. It is required at all levels of management due to the interdependent nature of activities of various different departments. 
• Coordination is the responsibility of all managers. It is the duty of the managers to direct the efforts of all persons to a common goal. Coordination is the function of every manger in the organization. 
• Coordination is a deliberate function. A manager has to coordinate the efforts of different people in a conscious and deliberate manner.