Decentralised Organisation
Structure where decision-making is distributed to lower management/staff levels.
Real World
Google empowers regional managers and small teams to make product and hiring decisions locally, rather than routing everything through Silicon Valley headquarters, enabling faster responses to local market needs.
Exam Focus
For 'evaluate' questions, weigh decentralisation against the specific business context — it suits large firms but risks brand inconsistency.
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