In the context of communication in organizations and their subsidiaries, _____ is the process by which subsidiaries communicate and coordinate work among themselves.

A) horizontal coordination
B) vertical coordination
C) top-down coordination
D) bottom-up coordination

Horizontal Coordination

An organizational strategy that involves the collaboration and communication across different departments or units to achieve common goals.

Vertical Coordination

The organization and integration of the successive stages of production and distribution within an industry.

Top-Down Coordination

An organizational management style where decisions and policies are made at the highest level and passed down through the hierarchy to lower-level staff.