Centralization may reduce the opportunities lower-level managers and employees have to make unethical decisions.

Centralization

A system or process where decision-making authority is concentrated in a central body or fewer points within an organization or government.

Unethical Decisions

Actions or choices that do not align with moral or ethical standards.

Lower-level Managers

Managers who oversee the day-to-day operations within an organization, often directly supervising front-line employees.