Which of the following is considered a disadvantage of decentralization?
A)Upper-level managers with more knowledge about lower-level managers' areas of responsibility are further away from the day-to-day decisions.
B)Decentralization does not foster managerial expertise since upper-level managers manage less.
C)Decentralization does not empower upper-level managers to focus on strategy because they are too busy managing lower-level managers.
D)Lower-level managers may have an opportunity to make decisions in their own best interest without considering the overall health of the company.

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A disadvantage of decentralization is that lower-level managers may make decisions that benefit their own department or area of responsibility without considering the overall health and goals of the company. This can lead to suboptimal decision-making and inefficiencies.

Which of the Following Is Considered a Disadvantage of Decentralization