This document discusses the principles, techniques, and essentials of coordination in organizations. It defines coordination as the integration of group efforts to achieve organizational objectives and overcome conflicts between units. The key techniques of coordination mentioned are the chain of command, leadership, committees, staff meetings, and special coordinators. The essentials for effective coordination include well-defined authority and responsibilities, effective communication systems, clear work procedures, and provisions for checks and introspection. The principles of coordination discussed are direct contact, coordination at early stages, continuity, dynamism, timing, and reciprocal relationships between organizational members.
