Which of the Following Statements Is True of Decentralization

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of decentralization?

• A) A decentralized structure does not empower employees to handle customer complaints directly.
• B) A decentralized structure forces top management to lose some control over the organization.
• C) Decentralization slows responsiveness to local needs for decision making.
• D) A decentralized structure only delegate recurring and structured decisions to lower levels.

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