Which of the following is a disadvantage of a decentralized organization?
A)Managers' goals are congruent with the goals of the company as a whole.
B)Some activities may be duplicated and incur unnecessary costs.
C)Managers with the highest authority may take inappropriate decisions.
D)Managers may take more time to respond to changing circumstances.

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One disadvantage of a decentralized organization is that without proper coordination, some activities may be duplicated, leading to unnecessary costs. The other options are advantages of a decentralized organization (A) or potential drawbacks that may not always occur (C and D).

Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of a Decentralized