Coordination is essential for the effective functioning of any organization. In a hospital setting, lack of coordination among doctors, nurses and technicians in the operating theatre could lead to poor results or mistakes during surgery. Coordination requires integrating the efforts of different parts of an organization toward a common goal in an orderly manner. Some principles of coordination include making sure decisions in one department don't negatively impact another, maintaining continuity of processes from start to finish, and direct communication between managers and employees. Barriers to effective coordination include self-interest, unclear rules and procedures, poor communication, lack of trust, and insufficient resources. Coordination can be achieved through methods like mutual adjustment between teams, direct supervision, standardization of work processes and outputs, and