Which of the following is not a cost of decentralization?
A) Managers in a decentralized organization might have a narrow focus on their own unit's performance rather than the attainment of their organization's overall goals
B) Managers might have a tendency to ignore the consequences of their actions on the organization's other subunits
C) Delegating decision making to the lowest level possible enables an organization to respond in a timely . way to opportunities and problems
D) Both A and B

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Decentralization allows for quicker decision-making at lower levels, which is generally seen as a benefit rather than a cost. Choices A and B describe potential costs of decentralization, such as a lack of alignment with overall organizational goals and ignoring the impact on other subunits.

Which of the Following Is Not a Cost of Decentralization