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59) Subdividing an organization into smaller subunits is known as A) centralization. B) delegation. C) standardization. E) diversification. 60) One advantage of delegation is the fact that it A) reduces the subordinate's workload. B) reduces accountability for the job. C) formalizes power in the company D) helps subordinates develop new skills. E) absolves the delegating manager of responsibility. 61) In a decentralized organization, more of the decisions are made by the A) board of directors and stockholders. B) upper levels of the organization. C) chief executive officer and president. D) department heads and regional managers. E) lower levels of the organization. 62) Ideally, the people making the decisions at a company should be those who A) have been delegated that responsibility B) are most affected by the issue. C) control daily operations. D) have the greatest authority E) supervise the most employees. 63) Global Beverage Corporation is planning a worldwide celebration on a particular day in July that marks the centennial of the company's founding. However, this has caused a problem in one of its overseas markets, where that day happens to coincide with a solemn national holiday. How should Global Beverage handle the situation? A) by directing its local management team to develop plans for an alternative celebration in accordance with overall company guidelines B) by issuing a statement from headquarters, directed to the nation's leadership, apologizing for failing to consult with them before planning C) by calling for a coordinated effort by Global Beverage headquarters and the local management team with the aim of developing a cooperative strategy D) by allowing its local management team, in consultation with national leaders and other local personnel, to develop plans for an alternative celebration E) by arranging a visit to the country by its chief executive officer so that she can meet with local leaders and arrange an alternative celebration the celebration 64) Dante, an operations manager at Therma-Pro Insulation, has been put on a big project with a tight deadline. He distributes half the work to two other supervisors, taking care of the bigger aspects of the project himself. This is an example of A) span of control. B) specialization. C) unity of command. D) differentiation. E) delegation.

Answer 1

59) The answer is D.

Departmentalization is nothing but the organization that is divided into different departments. Example - Functional departmentalization is dividing the organization based on the function they perform. For example - production department, finance department, etc. The decision making is slower with functional departmentalization because it takes time for coordination among the departments.