Asked by Cassi Crews on Jul 11, 2024
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All of the following are advantages of decentralization except
A) managers make better decisions when closer to the operations of the company
B) expertise in all areas of the business is difficult; decentralization makes it better to delegate certain responsibilities
C) each decentralized operation purchases its own assets and pays for operating costs
D) decentralized managers can respond quickly to customer needs
Decentralization
The process of distributing or dispersing functions, powers, people, or things away from a central location or authority.
Operating Costs
Expenses associated with the day-to-day operations of a business, excluding the cost of raw materials and direct labor.
- Recognize the strengths and weaknesses of implementing decentralization in corporate activities.
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Mirna FrancisJul 12, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Purchasing assets and paying for operating costs separately can lead to duplication of efforts and increased costs. The other options listed are advantages of decentralization.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the strengths and weaknesses of implementing decentralization in corporate activities.