Which of the Following Is an Advantage of Decentralisation

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of decentralisation?

• A) It allows top-level management who normally work at corporate headquarters to get involved with the day-to-day decisions that need to be made at lower levels.
• B) It allows managers to focus on their own area of responsibility rather than what is best for the company as a whole.
• C) It allows decisions to be made in a more timely manner.
• D) It requires very little as far as manager training costs.

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