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Ajay joins a garment factory as a plant supervisor in Lucknow. He observes that the output of some workers is very low as compared to the standards set for their performance. On analysing the reasons for the same, he finds out that a lot of time of the workers is wasted in getting the requisite material issued from the store. Whereas on asking, the storekeeper complains that there is no harmony in the working of the production department as a whole. Everyday the workers approach him at the last minute to procure different kinds of threads, laces, mirrors, buttons, etc. If it is not available in the store then he has to place an order with the purchase officer. As a result, a lot of time of the workers is wasted. So, in order to integrate the various production activities, henceforth, Ajay ensures that the storekeeper is informed well three days in advance about the requisite material. Consequently, the storekeeper is able to keep the material ready for the workers every morning in accordance with their requirements. In context of the above case, identify quality of management that Ajay has introduced in the working of the production department as a corrective measure to control the output of the workers.

A) Organising

B) Planning

C) Coordinating

D) Directing