Which of the Following Is an Advantage of Decentralization

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of decentralization?

• A) Managers' motivation and retention can be increased by empowering segment managers to make decisions.
• B) Certain costs of activities may be duplicated.
• C) Customer response time is generally decreased.
• D) Top management can concentrate on decisions that relate to day-to-day operations of segments.

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