Business A-Level
centralisation and decentralisation
What centralisation and decentralisation means in Business A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of centralisation and decentralisation
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Separate decisions from tall and flat: centralised structures give consistency, buying power and tight cost control but are slow, while decentralisation gives local authority.
Topics that use centralisation and decentralisation
- Managing strategic implementation (AQA A-Level)
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