Question

Two advantages of decentralization are that (1) managers are encouraged to not solve their own problems, but rather to ask for assistance as soon as possible, and (2) decisions are made more slowly because they are discussed at a higher level of management.

Answer 1

"Two advantages of decentralization are that (1) managers are encouraged to not solve their own problems, but rather to ask for assistance as soon as possible, and (2) decisions are made more slowly because they are discussed at a higher level of management" is TRUE.

Explanation:

Decentralization is purely a matter of splitting management work and assigning similar tasks to the different executive competences. Put structured effort into delegating all authority to the lowest levels, excluding that which can only be practiced at the major points.

Advantages:

• Minimizes the pressure on senior executives,
• encourages diversification,
• encouraging executive growth,
• fostering inspiration,
• better monitoring and monitoring and
• Rapid Judgment-Making.

Disadvantages:

• Uniform guidelines not pursued,
• co-ordination issue,
• more monetary pressure,
• requirement of trained staff and
• dispute.