In Fayol's principles of management, "decentralization" implies that ________.
A) the entire organization should be moving toward a common objective
B) the importance of the subordinate role should be increased
C) work should be divided among individuals
D) the interests of one person should be prioritized over the interests of the organization
E) workers should receive orders from a number of managers

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Decentralization refers to the delegation of decision-making authority to lower-level employees or departments. This implies that the importance of the subordinate role should be increased, as they are given more responsibility and decision-making power. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

In Fayol's Principles of Management, "Decentralization" Implies That ________