When an organization has a structure in which decision-making authority is delegated as far down the chain of command as possible,it is said to be exercising:
A)bureaucracy.
B)hierarchy.
C)downsizing.
D)overspecialization.
E)decentralization.

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Decentralization refers to the distribution of decision-making power down through the levels of an organization. In a decentralized structure, individuals at lower levels have the authority to make decisions relevant to their areas of responsibility, which is the scenario described.

When an Organization Has a Structure in Which Decision-Making Authority