PRC-3 · Chapter 3 · Question 41 of 70
At Delta Manufacturing, branch managers are not allowed to spend more than Rs. 5,000 without written permission from the CEO at headquarters. This heavily restrictive policy indicates that the firm is highly:
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Centralized
Explanation
Centralization occurs when decision-making power is heavily retained at the top of the management hierarchy, giving lower levels little to no autonomy.
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