If lower-level employees provide input or are actually given the discretion to make decisions, the organisation is more ________.
A)formalised
B)centralised
C)decentralised
D)mechanistic
E)organic

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Decentralisation refers to the dispersal of decision-making authority to lower-level employees or departments, thereby allowing them to make decisions and provide input. This promotes flexibility, innovation, and adaptability, and empowers employees to take ownership of their work. In contrast, formalisation and centralisation imply a rigid, hierarchical structure in which decisions flow only from the top-down, limiting employee autonomy and creativity. Mechanistic organisations are similar to centralised organisations in that they are characterised by bureaucracy, rules, and standardisation, while organic organisations are characterised by collaboration, fluidity, and decentralisation. Therefore, C is the most appropriate choice.

If Lower-Level Employees Provide Input or Are Actually Given the Discretion