At Shoppers Super Stores, decision making is retained by top management in the corporate office including all personnel and product related decisions. Shoppers Super Stores is an example of a decentralized organization.

Decentralized Organization

An organizational structure where decision-making authority is distributed across various levels rather than being concentrated at a single point.

Corporate Office

The central or main office of a company, where key administrative and executive activities occur, often housing the CEO and other top management.

Top Management

The highest level of administration and decision making in an organization, typically including positions such as CEO, CFO, and other executive roles.