Decentralised Organisation
Structure where decision-making is distributed to lower management/staff levels.
Real World
Pret A Manger empowers individual store managers to make local hiring and menu decisions rather than waiting for head office approval, allowing faster responses to local customer demand.
Exam Focus
When 'evaluating' decentralisation, always weigh benefits against context — a franchise vs. a safety-critical firm differs greatly.
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