If D Represents the Level of Decentralization of Corporate Decision-Making

question 23

Multiple Choice

If D represents the level of decentralization of corporate decision-making, then Benefits = B*D and Costs = A*D + C*D². The optimal level of decentralization occurs where:

• A) Benefits = Costs
• B) Costs are equal to zero
• C) D = BD - Ad - CD²
• D) D = (B-A)/2C

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