In Addition to Other Factors,the Increased Use of Technology and the Reduced

question 39

Multiple Choice

In addition to other factors,the increased use of technology and the reduced costs of information transfer from local office to corporate headquarters has:

• A)significantly increased the need for centralized decision making.
• B)only increased the costs of decentralization.
• C)reduced the need for middle managers and increased the scope of local decision-making authority.
• D)shown that technology has little impact on the centralization issue.

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Definitions:

Dorsal Tracts

Nerve pathways in the spinal cord that transmit sensory information from the body to the brain.

Acute

A condition or phenomenon that is severe but of a short duration, often referring to illness or symptoms.

Household Chores

Tasks and activities performed to maintain and manage a home, including cleaning, cooking, and laundry.

Substantia Gelatinosa

Two layers of the dorsal horns of the spinal cord.