All of the Following Describe Potential Problems Associated with Decentralizing

question 51

Multiple Choice

All of the following describe potential problems associated with decentralizing decision-making authority,except:

• A)Divisions,functions,or teams may lose sight of organizational goals
• B)Lack of communication among functional managers might occur
• C)Possible synergies might be missed
• D)Organizational performance might suffer
• E)Greater flexibility results

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Definitions:

Waiting Line

A waiting line, or queue, is a sequence of people or items awaiting service or processing in various settings, such as in banks, shops, or production systems.

Discrete Probability

The mathematical study of probability where the outcome is determined from a set of distinct, separate values.

Queuing Theory

A body of knowledge about waiting lines.

Little's Law

A principle in queuing theory stating that the long-term average number of customers in a stable system L is equal to the long-term average effective arrival rate, λ, multiplied by the average time a customer spends in the system, W (L = λW).