In an Organization That Has a Decentralized Organizational Philosophy, Decision-Making

question 12

Multiple Choice

In an organization that has a decentralized organizational philosophy, decision-making authority rests in levels closer to the point of service rather than in the executive levels. Benefits of a decentralized organizational philosophy include (select all that apply) :

• A) encouraging more input.
• B) supporting greater innovation.
• C) facilitating faster response times.
• D) permitting a narrower span of control.
• E) allowing for more levels of management.

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