Question

let's use this thread to test your knowledge ondecentralization....

The CEO of a rapidly growing high-technology firm has centralizedauthority over all corporate functions. Because the company nowoperates in four geographically dispersed locations, the CEO isconsidering the advisability of decentralizing control overproduction and sales. Which of the following conditions will resultfrom and be a valid reason for decentralizing?

a) Greaterlocal control over compliance with government regulations

b) Moreefficient use of headquarters staff officials and specialists

c) Quicker andbetter operating decisions

d) Greatereconomies of purchasing

What do you think? Please share your thoughts.