All of the Following Are Advantages of Decentralization Except

question 54

Multiple Choice

All of the following are advantages of decentralization except

• A) Managers make better decisions when closer to the operations of the company.
• B) Expertise in all areas of the business is difficult; decentralization makes it better to delegate certain responsibilities.
• C) Each decentralized operation purchases its own assets and pays for operating costs.
• D) Decentralized managers can respond quickly to customer needs.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Styles

The ways individuals deal with information while making decisions.

Higher-level Managers

Managers who operate at the top echelons of an organization, focusing on strategic decision-making and organizational direction.

Routine

Regular, unvarying procedures or sequences of actions that are followed consistently.

Structured

An organized and planned approach, method, or system, often designed to achieve a particular goal or set of objectives effectively.