In a Highly Centralized Organizational Structure

question 77

Multiple Choice

In a highly centralized organizational structure:

• A) top-level managers retain decision authority for most strategic and operating activities.
• B) strict control and enforcement of detailed procedures backed by rigorous managerial accountability is the most reliable way to keep the daily execution of strategy on track.
• C) tight control from the top is a more effective means for coordinating company actions and makes it easy to fix accountability when things do not go well.
• D) one of the basic tenets is that most company personnel have neither the time nor the inclination to direct and properly control the work they are performing and,further,they lack the knowledge and judgment to make wise decisions about how best to do their work.
• E) All of these.

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Definitions:

Decisions

The process of selecting among available options based on analysis and judgement to achieve a desired outcome.

Hard Facts

Objective, concrete information that is not influenced by feelings or interpretations.

Competitive Advantage

The unique attributes or circumstances that enable a business to outperform its competitors.

Evidence-Based Management

An approach to management based on the conscious use of the best available evidence to make decisions.