Centralisation in an organisation means that decision-making authority is mainly
Correct answer: A. Retained by higher management
- A. Retained by higher management
- B. Distributed among lower departments
- C. Delegated to outside consultants
- D. Shared equally by all employees
Explanation
Centralisation concentrates important decision-making power at higher organisational levels. Distributing authority to lower levels represents decentralisation rather than centralisation.
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