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What is one potential benefit of decentralization mentioned in the text?
What is one potential benefit of decentralization mentioned in the text?
- Increased returns for the organization (correct)
- Limited departmental control
- Lower productivity levels
- Decreased competition among departments
How does decentralization impact departmental accountability according to the text?
How does decentralization impact departmental accountability according to the text?
- It reduces accountability at each level
- It eliminates the need for performance evaluation
- It hinders the assessment of organizational objectives
- It increases individual departmental accountability (correct)
Why is it important to balance decentralization with centralization according to the text?
Why is it important to balance decentralization with centralization according to the text?
- To discourage innovation
- To prevent organizational disintegration (correct)
- To reduce productivity levels
- To limit departmental competition
What challenge does decentralization pose in terms of performance accountability?
What challenge does decentralization pose in terms of performance accountability?
How does decentralization impact the generation of returns for an organization?
How does decentralization impact the generation of returns for an organization?
In response to challenges in decentralization, what control systems are being evolved according to the text?
In response to challenges in decentralization, what control systems are being evolved according to the text?
What is a potential challenge related to managerial development in a divisional structure?
What is a potential challenge related to managerial development in a divisional structure?
In a divisional structure, what is a benefit of integrating all functions related to a particular product in one department?
In a divisional structure, what is a benefit of integrating all functions related to a particular product in one department?
What is a consequence of failing to adapt to change in a dynamic business environment?
What is a consequence of failing to adapt to change in a dynamic business environment?
What can hinder managerial development in a divisional structure due to an assertion of independence by managers?
What can hinder managerial development in a divisional structure due to an assertion of independence by managers?
In what type of business enterprise is a divisional structure suitable?
In what type of business enterprise is a divisional structure suitable?
What aspect makes it easier to fix responsibility for performance in a divisional structure?
What aspect makes it easier to fix responsibility for performance in a divisional structure?
Which type of organisational structure is more suited for large organisations with diversified activities?
Which type of organisational structure is more suited for large organisations with diversified activities?
Why might functional heads in an organisation have difficulty appreciating other points of view?
Why might functional heads in an organisation have difficulty appreciating other points of view?
In a divisional structure, the organisation comprises of separate ____________.
In a divisional structure, the organisation comprises of separate ____________.
Why do large organisations with diversified activities move away from the basic functional structure towards a divisional structure?
Why do large organisations with diversified activities move away from the basic functional structure towards a divisional structure?
Which organisational size is most suitable for a divisional structure according to the text?
Which organisational size is most suitable for a divisional structure according to the text?
How does a divisional structure differ from a functional structure?
How does a divisional structure differ from a functional structure?
