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Coordination of Work within a Firm
Within a firm, work is coordinated by its owners and managers. They are responsible for determining the specific tasks to be performed, employing a workforce to carry them out, and directing the employees' activities. This centralized coordination allows the firm to bring together a large group of people to work towards a common objective, typically generating profit.
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