Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A). ‘Green Tech Solutions’, a manufacturer of eco friendly products had an organisational…

Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A). ‘Green Tech Solutions’, a manufacturer of eco friendly products had an organisational structure with separate departments for production, marketing, sales, etc. Each department had its own objectives, policies and style of working. The company was facing challenges as the production department would focus on producing goods without consulting the sales department and the marketing department developed advertising campaigns without considering the production timelines, leading to confusion and conflicts. To resolve this, the Chief Executive Officer, Madhur arranged inter-departmental meetings explaining to the respective managers that they have to consult each other while performing their activities. All the departmental managers agreed to this. By linking the activities of all the departments, the Chief Executive Officer was able to ensure that the right products are available when needed, marketing efforts match with the product availability and sales targets are achieved. The concept of management followed by the Chief Executive Officer to resolve confusion and conflicts between departments was :