Which of the following is not a benefit of decentralization?
A) Allowing managers some autonomy in decision making provides managerial training for future higher-level managers
B) In a decentralized organization some tasks or services may be duplicated unnecessarily
C) Managers with some decision-making authority usually exhibit greater motivation than those who . merely execute the decisions of others
D) Managers of the organization's subunits are specialists, thereby enabling them to manage their departments most effectively

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Decentralization involves distributing decision-making authority throughout the organization rather than centralizing it at the top. While it has several benefits, such as managerial training (A), increased motivation (C), and specialized management (D), it can also lead to inefficiencies like unnecessary duplication of tasks or services (B), which is not considered a benefit.

Which of the Following Is Not a Benefit of Decentralization