Chapter 12, Problem 1EA

For the following situations, identify whether the description is probably a centralized or decentralized organization.

A. Seaside Furniture, a small builder of side tables managed solely by its sole proprietor

B. Harbor Marketing, which wants Advertising Team Leaders to be able to respond quickly to needs of potential clients so Team Leaders have the authority to make decisions about advertising and pricing

C. Couture’s Creations, with a single owner who manages the production, accounting, engineering, sales, and other administrative functions

D. British Navy

E. McDonalds franchise #3101 in Canton. Ohio

F. United States Army