Difference between Horizontal and Vertical Coordination for Information Networking and Policy Feedback

Horizontal Communication	Vertical Communication
1. It is when information flows between the person holding the same rank.	a. It is when communication occurs between superior and subordinates.
2. The purpose is to coordinate the activities of various departments and division of the organization.	b. The purpose is to provide necessary orders, instructions and direction to the subordinates in downward direction and receive suggestion, opinion and feedback from the subordinate in upward direction.
3. The information flows between the people holding the same rank and status.	c. The information flows from the superior to subordinate and vice-versa.
4. The method of communication is mostly through oral.	d. The method of communication is mostly through written.
5. It enjoy the greater degree of informality.	e. It is more formal than horizontal communication.
6. It occurs in short lines as it happens between sender and receiver.	f. It occurs through a long line of communication.
7. The course of action is joint cooperation.	g. The course of action is the follow of direction and guidelines as provided by the upper units.