Which of the Following Statements About Centralization Is TRUE

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about centralization is TRUE?

• A)Centralization typically increases costs.
• B)Retailer stores are required to hire more managers with centralization.
• C)Centralization allows management to better tailor its offering to the needs of the local market.
• D)Centralization provides the opportunity to have the best people with the greatest expertise make decisions for the entire corporation.

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Definitions:

Normative Influence

A social mechanism where individuals change their behavior to align with the norms or expectations of a group.

Whistle-Blowing

Revealing any type of data or behavior that is judged as illegal, unethical, or inappropriate within a company.

Intersender Role Conflict

A situation where an individual receives conflicting expectations or demands from multiple sources, leading to stress or difficulty in role performance.

Interrole Conflict

Occurs when there are incompatible demands placed upon a person by two or more statuses held simultaneously.