In Decentralized Organizations, a Manager Might Look to Further the Success

question 83

Multiple Choice

In decentralized organizations, a manager might look to further the success of their subunit to the detriment of other subunits. Such behavior would be from which of the following results of decentralization?

• A) duplication of output
• B) gains from raid decision making
• C) unhealthy competition
• D) broadening the reach of top management

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