Characteristics of Centralized and Decentralized Approaches

What is the effect of standardized policies in a centralized approach?

• Increased inconsistency

• Ensures uniformity

• Decreases efficiency

• Promotes regional differences

What is a key consideration for highly regulated industries?

• Decentralization to ensure compliance

• Centralization to ensure compliance

• Ignoring compliance

• Innovation over compliance

What results from having fewer people reporting to each manager in a long & thin structure?

• A flatter organization

• A taller organization

• A more chaotic organization

• A decentralized organization

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a long and thin structure?

• Clear authority

• Specialization

• Rapid innovation

• Control and monitoring

What is the result of managers focusing on specific functions?

• Generalized skills

• Specialized skills and expertise

• Increased turnover

• Broader responsibilities

What ensures adherence to policies in a long and thin structure?

• Flexible guidelines

• Senior leaders' direct involvement

• Decentralized control

• Employee autonomy

What is a disadvantage of having many layers of management in an organization?

• Faster decision-making

• Improved employee morale

• Slow decision-making

• Increased innovation

What can the sheer number of layers in an organization lead to?

• Increased efficiency

• Simplified processes

• Over-bureaucratization

• Enhanced communication

How can hierarchical barriers affect creativity?

• Encourage creativity

• Stifle creativity

• Have no effect

• Enhance creativity

In a flat & wide organizational structure, what is minimized?

• Number of employees

• Number of management levels

• Number of departments

• Number of projects