Select all that applyWhich of the following are disadvantages of decentralization? Multiple select question.The layers of required approvals and decisions often cause slow customer response time.Lower-level managers may make decisions without understanding the big picture.Decision-making authority is removed from those with the most detailed information about the day-to-day operations.Lower-level managers may have objectives that differ from the objectives of the entire organization.Coordination among departments may be lacking.

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of decentralisation and delegation of authority.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of decentralization?Multiple choice question.Decentralization helps to train lower-level managers for higher level positions.Decentralization puts decision-making authority in the hands of those with the most information on day-to-day operations.Decentralization allows top management to concentrate on bigger issues such as overall strategy.Decentralization reduces how accountable lower-level managers are for the outcomes of their decisions.

Select all that applyWhich of the following are considered to be disadvantages to the matrix organization?Multiple select question.It's costly and complex.It can confuse employees about whose orders to followIt requires good interpersonal skills.It may lead to competition among members or groupthink.

Select all that applyDisadvantages of decentralization include Blank______. Multiple select question.defining organization strategy is difficultspreading innovative ideas may be difficultlack of coordinationclashing objectives between departments and the organization

Select the correct statements:I. Centralized structure involves most decisions being taken at the top, leading to easy coordination and alignment with organizational objectives.II. Decentralized structure reduces the number of managers needed and overloading of information, as decisions are delegated to lower levels, increasing motivation and accountability.III. In centralized structures, decision-making at the top may result in slow response to changes and reduced flexibility. Only I Only II I and III only II and III only