The following Decentralization Worksheet contains some observations on decentral
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Question
The following Decentralization Worksheet contains some
observations on decentralization. As you review each of the
statements, provide an example that illustrates why this statement
is important and related problems and benefits of the situation
or condition indicated in the statement:
A large number of factors determine the extent to which a manager should decentralize. Clearly, anything that increases a manager’s
workload creates pressure for decentralization because only a finite level of work can be accomplished by a single person. As with
many facets of management, there are advantages and disadvantages to decentralization.
1. The greater the diversity of products, the greater the decentralization.
2. The larger the size of the organization, the more the decentralization
3. The more rapidly changing the organization’s environment, the more decentralization
4. Developing adequate, timely controls is the essence of decentralizing.
5. Managers should delegate decisions that involve large amounts of time but minimal erosions of their power and control.
6. Decentralizing involves delegating authority, and therefore, the principles of delegation apply to decentralization. (List the principles
of delegation before you start your discussion.)
Explanation / Answer
1. when we operating more than one plant at more than one place, the decisions should be taken by local plant managers or management. for this deceltralization is good, otherwise for each decision we may depends on head of the organization, it may takes much time and it causes to delay.
2. it is wrong, even if the organization is larger, there may be centralized policy will be applicable.
3. it is also wrong, changing technology does not represent the need of centralization or decentralization, it decides by the importance of significance of work and its confidentiality.
4. yes, it is true
5. true
6. true, the principels of delegation are: principle of result expected and oriented, principle of authority and responsibility, principle of absolute responsibility, principle of authority level.