Which of the Following Increases When the Discretion to Spend

question 160

Multiple Choice

Which of the following increases when the discretion to spend money, to hire people, and to make similar decisions is moved farther up the hierarchy of authority?

• A) Distribution
• B) Dissipation
• C) Diffusion
• D) Centralization
• E) Decentralization

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Definitions:

Reciprocity

A mutual exchange of privileges or services between two parties where each benefits from the agreement.

Industrial Buying Practice

The systematic process that organizations use to make purchase decisions regarding raw materials, processed materials, or professional services.

Products and Services

Goods that are manufactured or created for sale, and activities or benefits offered for consumption, respectively.