Rob says that the beat officers in his neighborhood are forced to consult many high ranking police officers before they make any decision because of the hierarchical system of the police department. This system makes it time-consuming for these officers and other lower-ranked police officers to take decisions in the event of an emergency. According to this scenario, which of the following should be done to improve the efficiency of policing in Rob's neighborhood?
A. The police department should add more beat officers to police the neighborhood.
B. The police department should split tasks among different officers based on their area of specialization.
C. The police department should have a centralized structure.
D. The police department should delayerize its structure.
Answer: D
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