A Disadvantage of Decentralization Is That

question 139

Multiple Choice

A disadvantage of decentralization is that

• A)if lower-level managers do not understand the company's strategies and goals, they may make decisions that are not in the best interest of the organization as a whole.
• B)two or more operational managers may evaluate and make the same decision, duplicating their efforts.
• C)managers tend to focus on their own units and often lose contact with others in the organization.
• D)All of these answer choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Desmotubule

A central rod-like structure of desmosomes, which are special cell-cell adhesion structures, facilitating cellular communication and cohesion in multicellular organisms.

Smooth ER

A type of endoplasmic reticulum without ribosomes, involved in lipid synthesis, detoxification, and calcium ion storage.

Signal Transduction Receptors

Proteins located on cell surfaces or within cells that bind to specific molecules and trigger a response, often leading to a change in cell function.

ATP

Adenosine Triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells, essential for cellular activities and metabolic processes.