Which of the Following Is an Argument Favoring Centralization

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an argument favoring centralization?

• A) It permits greater flexibility.
• B) Motivational research favors it.
• C) It can avoid the duplication of activities.
• D) It gives top management time to focus on critical issues by delegating routine issues to lower-level managers.

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