Centralized Authority Provides for the Delegation of Authority to Employees

question 205

True/False

Centralized authority provides for the delegation of authority to employees who are then better able to respond to customers' needs.

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Definitions:

Common Shareholders

Individuals or entities that own shares of a company's common stock, granting them rights to dividends and voting in shareholder meetings.

Dividends

The portion of a company's earnings distributed to shareholders, usually in the form of cash or additional stock.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, often receiving dividends before common shareholders.

Voting Privileges

Rights granted to shareholders to vote on company decisions, often proportional to the number of shares owned.