Which Term Refers to the Practice of Delegating Decision-Making Authority

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to the practice of delegating decision-making authority to the lower levels of management in a company?

• A) authorization
• B) centralization
• C) decentralization
• D) hierarchy flattening

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Definitions:

Persistent Behavior

A continuous, repeated pattern of actions or tendencies that are exhibited over time, often resisting change.

Token Economy

A form of behavior modification based on the systematic reinforcement of target behavior, through the use of tokens that can be exchanged for other rewards.

Fixed-Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses have occurred.

Intensive Study

An in-depth investigation or analysis concentrated on a specific subject or phenomenon over a limited period.