Which of the Following Determines the Degree of Decentralization of a Firm

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following determines the degree of decentralization of a firm?

• A) the degree to which lower-level management is empowered to make decisions
• B) the chain of command used to follow the flow of authority from top of the hierarchy to the lowest levels
• C) the geographical area served by the firm's operations
• D) the degree of product standardization desired by the marketplace

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Definitions:

Infancy

A developmental period in humans from birth to approximately 24 months of age, characterized by rapid growth and significant milestones in physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development.

Moro Reflex

An involuntary reflex found in infants, involving sudden arm flapping and crying when startled.

Startle Reflex

A sudden involuntary reaction to a surprise or unexpected stimulus, often involving physical movements.

Lateralization

The tendency for certain processes or functions to be more dominant in one hemisphere of the brain than in the other.