In the context of structural dimensions in organizations, the extent to which decision-making authority has been delegated to lower levels of an organization is called _____.

A) centralization
B) formalization
C) specialization
D) standardization

Centralization

The process of concentrating control and decision-making authority in a central organization, location, or group of individuals.

Formalization

Pertains to the extent to which rules, procedures, instructions, and communications are written down and standardized within an organization.

Specialization

Specialization is the process of focusing on and becoming an expert in a particular subject or skill.