What Are the Circumstances Under Which Decision-Making Authority Is Likely

question 27

Multiple Choice

What are the circumstances under which decision-making authority is likely to be decentralized?

• A) A company where managers practice little delegation
• B) A company where the top managers control everything
• C) A small owner-operated company
• D) A large organization where top managers cannot personally supervise every detail
• E) When high dollar value decisions are made

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