Which One of the Following Statements About Decentralization Is NOT

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about decentralization is NOT accurate?

• A) Decentralization means that employees at front lines are empowered to make decisions.
• B) Decentralization is prevalent in flat structures.
• C) Employees in companies with decentralized decision-making are expected to be more proactive.
• D) Generally speaking, greater decentralization results in lower subordinate satisfaction.
• E) Decentralization is the degree to which the authority to make decisions is shared throughout an organization's hierarchy.

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