Which of the Following Would NOT Be a Reason for Decentralization

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would NOT be a reason for decentralization?

• A)Managers will make decisions for their own benefit, rather than the organization's benefit.
• B)Lower level managers have better access to information.
• C)Upper management can spend more time focusing on strategic planning and decision making.
• D)Lower level managers with decision-making ability are more motivated.

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Definitions:

Market Share

A particular company or product's hold on a market segment, commonly quantified by its percentage of the market's total sales.

Introduction Phase

The first stage in a product's life cycle, marked by its launch into the market, initial promotion, and efforts to attract customers.

Retail Life Cycle

The process that retail formats go through, encompassing introduction, growth, maturity, and decline stages.

Maturity Stage

The phase in a product's life cycle where sales growth slows or levels off after reaching a peak, as the product becomes saturated in the market.