Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is true concerning centralization/decentralization?
A) Decentralized decision authority has become relatively common in organizations.
B) Centralization permits greater utilization of the talents and abilities of managers and teams of employees.
C) Centralization is often more effective in a rapidly changing environment where it is necessary to be responsive to changing customer needs and tastes.
D) By maintaining a highly centralized structure, the 3M Corporation has become one of the world's most innovative companies.
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