Explain What Is Meant by Authority

question 72

Essay

Explain what is meant by authority. How can authority be centralized? How can it be decentralized? Describe the circumstances under which centralization rather than decentralization would be more desirable. Finally, as a manager in a large company, what particular challenge might you expect to face with regard to the use of decentralization?

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Definitions:

Semiotics

The study of signs and symbols, their interpretation, and their use in communication.

Signs and Meaning

The study of how signs (anything that represents something else) convey meaning, both in language and in other forms of communication.

Narrative Analysis

The study of the formal properties of stories that people tell. It generally attempts to identify such aspects as plot, setting, characters, and order of events.

Stories People Tell

The narratives shared by individuals, often studied in qualitative research to gain insights into beliefs, experiences, and social dynamics.