A Disadvantage of Decentralization Is That Decision Making Is Spread

question 182

Multiple Choice

A disadvantage of decentralization is that decision making is spread throughout the organization.This is a disadvantage because

• A)Managers tend to focus on their own
• B)When communication is reduced,the potential for sharing ideas throughout the organization is reduced with it.
• C)Lower-level managers may not fully understand the ramifications of their localized decisions on the organization as a whole.
• D)All of these ans choices are correct.

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