The Chief Advantage of a Decentralized Organizational Structure Is to

question 5

Multiple Choice

The chief advantage of a decentralized organizational structure is to

• A) put decision-making authority in the hands of those closest and most knowledgeable about the situation.
• B) make it easy to fix accountability when company performance targets are not met.
• C) increase productivity on the part of the workforce.
• D) enhance cross-unit coordination and capture of strategic fits.
• E) create a collegial,collaborative culture where teamwork is a core value and decisions are made on the basis of consensus.

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