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Centralisation in organisations refers to:Select one:a.the focusing of control, whether a flat or tall organisational structure exists.b.the appropriate balance between laissez faire and rigidity.c.physical or virtual location.d.where the major decisions are made.

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Centralisation in organisations refers to:Select one:a.the focusing of control, whether a flat or tall organisational structure exists.b.the appropriate balance between laissez faire and rigidity.c.physical or virtual location.d.where the major decisions are made.

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Centralisation in organisations refers to:

a. the focusing of control, whether a flat or tall organisational structure exists.

This option is the correct answer. Centralisation refers to the concentration of decision-making authority at the top management (central point) of the organization. It doesn't matter whether the organization has a flat or tall structure, the key aspect is where the decision-making power lies.

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