PRC-3 · Chapter 3 · Question 27 of 70
If an organization's CEO insists on making every minor operational decision personally, refusing to delegate authority, the organization is highly:
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Centralized
Explanation
Centralization refers to the concentration of decision-making authority at the upper levels of management.
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