Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Top-Down Planning

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of top-down planning?

• A) It restricts initiative at lower levels of the organization.
• B) It is highly sensitive to differences in local conditions.
• C) It reduces the need for consultation, especially in an international company.
• D) It has corporate headquarters develop and provide guidelines.
• E) The people responsible for attaining the goals are formulating them.

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