Decentralisation

BMF – Nov 2014 – L1 – SB – Q2 – Business and Organizational Structures and Choices

Explain various organizational structures and the advantages and disadvantages of decentralisation.

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a. In today’s business environment, organizational structure is an important element of business management because the way an organization is structured will go a long way in determining the organization’s efficiency and effectiveness.
Explain briefly the following forms of organizational structure: i. Centralisation
ii. Decentralisation
iii. Matrix
iv. Network organisation (Total 10 Marks)

b. Continuous pressure on modern business organizations has made many top managers concede more authority to middle-level and lower-level managers.
State FIVE advantages and FIVE disadvantages of decentralisation. (10 Marks)

(Total 20 Marks)

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Tags: centralisation, Decentralisation, Matrix Structure, Network Organisation, Organisational Structure
Level: Level 1

Topic: Business and Organizational Structures and Choices
Series: NOV 2014

BMF – Nov 2014 – L1 – SA – Q4 – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior

Identifies the disadvantage of decentralisation in management.

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The following are the advantages of decentralisation EXCEPT that it:

A. Promotes development of general managers
B. Aids adaptation to fast-changing environment
C. Enhances a uniform policy
D. Relieves top management of some burden of decision-making
E. Gives managers more freedom and independence in decision-making

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BMF – Nov 2023 – L1 – SA – Q4 – Basic Management Functions

Identify an advantage of decentralised decision-making in organizations.

Question

Which of the following is an advantage of a decentralised decision-making process?
A. Facilitates effective co-ordination of activities
B. Promotes the usage of initiative instead of getting instructions about what to do
C. Managers at head office are able to apply a “corporate view” to the entire business
D. Fewer managers might be needed
E. Uses specialised management support teams for the entire organisation

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Series: NOV 2023

BMF – May 2017 – L1 – SA – Q6 – Basic Management Functions

Multiple-choice question on the advantages of decentralized decision-making in management.

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Decentralised decision-making is advantageous because
A. Managers at the head office are able to apply a corporate view of the entire business.
B. It gives senior managers greater control over business activities thereby allowing them to coordinate activities more effectively.
C. It is possible to use specialised management support teams for the whole organization.
D. It helps to develop junior managers with initiative and talents and prepare them for higher positions.
E. It is cheaper since fewer managers are needed.

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Series: MAY 2017

BMF – Nov 2014 – L1 – SB – Q2 – Business and Organizational Structures and Choices

Explain various organizational structures and the advantages and disadvantages of decentralisation.

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(Total 20 Marks)

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BMF – Nov 2014 – L1 – SA – Q4 – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior

Identifies the disadvantage of decentralisation in management.

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The following are the advantages of decentralisation EXCEPT that it:

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BMF – Nov 2023 – L1 – SA – Q4 – Basic Management Functions

Identify an advantage of decentralised decision-making in organizations.

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BMF – May 2017 – L1 – SA – Q6 – Basic Management Functions

Multiple-choice question on the advantages of decentralized decision-making in management.

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BMF – Nov 2014 – L1 – SB – Q2 – Business and Organizational Structures and Choices

Explain various organizational structures and the advantages and disadvantages of decentralisation.

BMF – Nov 2014 – L1 – SA – Q4 – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior

Identifies the disadvantage of decentralisation in management.

BMF – Nov 2023 – L1 – SA – Q4 – Basic Management Functions

Identify an advantage of decentralised decision-making in organizations.

BMF – May 2017 – L1 – SA – Q6 – Basic Management Functions

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BMF – Nov 2014 – L1 – SB – Q2 – Business and Organizational Structures and Choices

Explain various organizational structures and the advantages and disadvantages of decentralisation.

BMF – Nov 2014 – L1 – SA – Q4 – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior

Identifies the disadvantage of decentralisation in management.

BMF – Nov 2023 – L1 – SA – Q4 – Basic Management Functions

Identify an advantage of decentralised decision-making in organizations.

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Multiple-choice question on the advantages of decentralized decision-making in management.

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