Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Decentralization

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of decentralization?

• A) Decisions made by one manager may negatively affect the profitability of the entire company.
• B) Decentralization helps retain quality managers.
• C) Managers closest to the operations make decisions.
• D) Managers are able to acquire expertise in their areas of responsibility.

Describe the bias and subjectivity in trait and results-oriented methods.

Understand the time consumption and drawbacks of the essay method in performance evaluations.

Recognize the strengths and weaknesses of various performance evaluation approaches, including critical incident method and balanced scorecard.

Understand how performance is a function of ability, motivation, and environment.

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Definitions:

Masked Branding

is a marketing strategy where a product's brand is not directly associated with the product itself, making the brand element less obvious to consumers.

Brand Loyalty

A consumer's consistent preference for one brand over all others, often accompanied by a sense of attachment or trust towards the brand's products or services.

Brand Equity

The value or worth of a brand in the marketplace, largely determined by consumer perceptions, recognition, and loyalty.

Associative Learning

The process by which an individual learns the connection between two stimuli or events, often leading to the formation of habits or preferences.