Which of the Following Is a Benefit of Decentralization

question 121

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a benefit of decentralization?

• A) It creates greater responsiveness to local needs.
• B) It helps in rasing capital at a local level.
• C) It relieves top managers of accountability.
• D) It sharpens the focus of subunits and broadens the reach of top management

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Raw Materials

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