Discussion Post: Coordination and Mechanisms of Coordination
Using your current employer or a previous employer as a frame of reference, briefly discuss in 2 paragraphs the importance of coordination of work efforts for your organization and provide examples of two methods of coordination that were utilized and what you believe was the rationale for their use. Mintzberg's coordination categories (below) as well as material found.
a) Direct supervision means that one individual is responsible of the work of others.
b) Standardization of work process exists when the content of work is specified or programmed.
c) Standardization of skills exists when the kind of training necessary to do the work is specified.
d) Standardization of output exists when the results of the work are specified.
e) Mutual adjustment exists when work is coordinated through informal communication.
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.