📄 Abstract
The successful execution of projects within contemporary organizations depends heavily on coordinated efforts across multiple functional departments, including design, production, procurement, finance, and quality control. When these departments operate in relative isolation from one another, projects frequently encounter delays, budget overruns, and significant communication deficiencies. Cross-functional coordination, therefore, occupies a central position in aligning departmental activities and ensuring that project objectives are pursued with coherence and purpose. This study investigates the influence of cross-functional coordination on project execution by examining how communication practices, information sharing, and collaborative decision-making shape overall project performance. Data were gathered from personnel engaged in project management activities across various functional departments. The findings indicate that effective coordination yields measurable improvements in project efficiency, mitigates operational conflicts, and accelerates decision-making processes. Organizations that actively foster interdepartmental collaboration tend to report stronger project outcomes alongside greater levels of employee satisfaction. These findings underscore the value of establishing structured communication channels and integrated project management frameworks. Reinforcing cross-functional relationships holds considerable promise for improving project success rates and sustaining long-term organizational performance.
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📚 How to Cite:
Harini P , AN EMPIRICAL STUDY ON THE ROLE OF CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COORDINATION IN PROJECT EXECUTION , Volume 11 , Issue 3, March 2026, EPRA International Journal of Research & Development (IJRD) , DOI: https://doi.org/10.36713/epra26870