In the context of structural dimensions in organizations, the extent to which decision-making authority has been delegated to lower levels of an organization is called _____.
A)centralization
B)formalization
C)specialization
D)standardization

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Centralization refers to the degree to which decision-making authority is concentrated at higher levels in an organization. When decision-making is delegated to lower levels, it is considered decentralized, but the term centralization is used to describe the overall concept of where decision-making authority lies.

In the Context of Structural Dimensions in Organizations, the Extent