A disadvantage of decentralization is that decision making is spread throughout the organization.This is a disadvantage because
A)Managers tend to focus on their own units and lose contact with others in the organization.
B)When communication is reduced,the potential for sharing ideas throughout the organization is reduced with it.
C)Lower-level managers may not fully understand the ramifications of their localized decisions on the organization as a whole.
D)All of these answer choices are correct.

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All of these answer choices are correct. Decentralization can lead to managers focusing only on their own units and losing sight of the organization as a whole. Furthermore, reduced communication can hinder the sharing of ideas throughout the organization, and lower-level managers may not grasp the full impact of their decisions on the organization.

A Disadvantage of Decentralization Is That Decision Making Is Spread