Which of the following is an advantage of decentralization?
A. Decentralization motivates managers to improve productivity.
B. Authority and responsibility is not clear.
C. Decentralization encourages lower-level managers to focus on strategic decisions.
D. None of these answers are correct.
Answer: A
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