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(Select 2) What factors favor centralized decision-making?
Suggested Answer: D
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30 comments · newest first
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Gail
11 months ago
High cost of delay? That seems a bit extreme!
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Jillian
11 months ago
Economies of scale definitely play a role here.
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Silva
11 months ago
Really? I thought decentralized was better for quick choices.
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Felix
11 months ago
Totally agree, especially with fast decision-making!
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Lorean
12 months ago
Infrequent decisions can lead to centralization.
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Dona
12 months ago
High cost of delay sounds like a strong reason for centralization, but I wonder if it overlaps with the need for fast decisions.
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Jarvis
12 months ago
Economies of scale seem relevant too, but I can't recall how they directly tie into centralized decision-making.
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Garry
1 year ago
I think the need for fast decision-making could definitely favor centralization, especially in crisis situations.
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Delila
1 year ago
I remember we discussed how infrequent decisions might lead to more centralized decision-making, but I'm not sure if that's the only factor.
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Gilbert
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. I know centralized decision-making has its pros and cons, but I'm having trouble remembering the key factors that would make it the better approach. I'll have to review my notes and try to reason through the options.
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Jutta
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. Centralized decision-making means decisions are made at the top, rather than delegated. The factors that would make that preferable are things like economies of scale and the decision-maker having the appropriate authority level. I think I've got a handle on this.
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Jutta
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know centralized decision-making is when a central authority makes the calls, but I'm not confident on the specific factors that would favor that approach. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Audra
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward - I think the factors that favor centralized decision-making are infrequent decisions, need for fast decision-making, and high cost of delay.
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Gail
1 year ago
D is crucial - you want the decision-maker to have the appropriate authority level. Otherwise, it's just a recipe for confusion and delays.
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Leota
1 year ago
Having the right decision maker with the appropriate authority level is key for centralized decision-making.
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Willie
1 year ago
I agree, having the appropriate authority level ensures that decisions can be made efficiently.
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Alana
1 year ago
Yes, D is definitely important. Without the right authority level, decisions can get stuck.
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Royal
1 year ago
Haha, infrequent decisions? Who wants to wait around for decisions to happen once in a blue moon! Centralization FTW!
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Krystina
1 year ago
Definitely, having the appropriate authority level of the decision maker is crucial for centralized decision-making.
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Melissa
1 year ago
Yeah, and it's also good for fast decision-making when needed.
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Essie
1 year ago
I agree, centralized decision-making is great for infrequent decisions.
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Hassie
1 year ago
I'd also go with C - economies of scale can be a big factor in favor of centralized decision-making.
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Vi
1 year ago
C) Economies of scale
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Johnetta
1 year ago
A) Infrequent decisions.
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Trinidad
2 years ago
Definitely B and E - if you need to make decisions quickly and the cost of delay is high, centralization makes sense.
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Rebecka
1 year ago
Yes, and it also helps when the cost of delay is high. Centralization can be more efficient in those situations.
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Thea
1 year ago
I agree, centralized decision-making is definitely beneficial when you need to make quick decisions.
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Kris
2 years ago
I believe the appropriate authority level of the decision maker is also a factor in favor of centralized decision-making.
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Noe
2 years ago
I agree with Gary. Economies of scale also favor centralized decision-making.
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Gary
2 years ago
I think centralized decision-making is favored when there's a need for fast decision-making.