At Supertech Inc., a technology company, employees are given more authority and are allowed to make their own decisions. Supertech operates in a business environment that is not predictable. The middle managers, supervisors, and employees have a degree of autonomy and are encouraged to make decisions. Which of the following concepts is illustrated in the scenario?
A) Deskilling
B) High power distance
C) Micromanagement
D) Decentralization
E) Job specialization

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Decentralization is the process of systematically delegating power and authority throughout the organization to middle- and lower-level managers. Usually, the greater the complexity and uncertainty of the environment, the greater is the tendency to decentralize.