At GG's Gourmet, employees of lower levels are given the power to make decisions and solve problems without having to seek approval from management. This is an example of what type of organizational structure?

A) decentralized
B) centralized
C) customer-focused
D) leader-focused

Decentralized

The distribution of functions, powers, or people away from a central location or authority, often applied in contexts such as government, technology, and organizational structures.

Organizational Structure

Describes the system of task, workflow, reporting, and authority relationships within a company; it determines how the roles, power, and responsibilities are assigned, controlled, and coordinated, and how information flows between the various levels of an organization.

Power To Make Decisions

The authority or capacity to determine actions or policies within an organization or personal scope.