Distinguish Between the Following:
Planning & Co-ordinating.
ANSWER:
Basis
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Planning
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Coordination
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Meaning
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Planning is a psychological process of thinking and deciding in advance what is to be done and how it is to be done.
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Coordination is the process of achieving goals by establishing harmony and integrity among people in the organisation.
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Objective
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To set goals and choose the means to achieve them.
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To ensure smooth functioning of the organisation.
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Level of management
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Plans are formulated by the top-level management.
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Coordination is required at all levels of management.
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Order
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It is the first function of management.
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It is the fifth function of management; it comes after planning, organising, staffing and directing.
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Factors
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Internal and external factors are considered while setting goals.
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It focuses on the internal environment of the organisation.
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