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    Questions 1: Explain what are the differences between the “Centralization” and “Decentralization”. Below is the differences between the “Centralization” and “Decentralization”: |Centralizaion |Decentralization | |Centralization is the process by which the activities of an |Decentralization is the process of dispersing decision making | |organization‚ particularly those regarding decision

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    Centralization and Decentralization Changing the decision-making authority and the corresponding organizational structure. Explanation of Centralization and Decentralization. CENTRALIZATION AND DECENTRALIZATION? DESCRIPTION An organization has to make strategic and operational decisions. Where and by whom should these decisions be made? And: how should the organization structure be adapted? Centralization and Decentralization are two opposite ways to transfer decision-making power and to change

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    Centralization versus Decentralization: Risk Pooling‚ Risk Diversification‚ and Supply Uncertainty in a One-Warehouse Multiple-Retailer System Amanda J. Schmitt Lawrence V. Snyder Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering Lehigh University Bethlehem‚ PA‚ USA Zuo-Jun Max Shen Dept. of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research University of California Berkeley‚ CA‚ USA May 27‚ 2008 ABSTRACT We investigate optimal system design in a One-Warehouse Multiple-Retailer system in which supply

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    Chapter Eight (Organizing Principles) Application Case: “Merlin Needs a Magician” 1) For each of the four situations noted‚ what organizational concepts apply? Identify the concept and explain the related problem. -Two welders‚ unable to get a decision from their supervisor‚ requested time off. One welder had a dentist appointment and the other needed to leave early to pick up an anniversary present. The “Chain of Commandconcept relates to this problem because the “Chain of Command” carries orderly

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    Centralization and Decentralization at Home Depot Christopher Navage MGT 302-1 Modern Organizational Theory Colorado State University – Global Campus Dr. Bonnie Adams August 6‚ 2010 Centralization and Decentralization at Home Depot It is interesting to note how the Home Depot’s combination of centralizing and standardizing authority and methodology‚ coupled with the definitely decentralized concept of giving managers authority to make important business decisions locally has resulted

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    Term Paper : Centralization Vs. Decentralization in warehouse and returns management By Kyongnim Chea August 02‚ 2011 1. Introduction In this paper‚ centralization and decentralization in warehouse and returns management is investigated. An important characteristic of the centralized return centers is adapted to methodology via web-based access and electronic data interchange (EDI) for returns management to solve the problems. The interdependences between warehousing and returns

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    Centralization & Decentralization Centralization is characterized by decision making being undertaken at the top levels‚ while actual work is carried out at the lower levels. Decentralization refers to the systematic devolution (transference of power) of responsibility and authority within the structure of an organization. By centralization or decentralization it does not mean the division of organization into departments or sections. It is where decisions are made that determines the degree

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    Organizing Function Concept and Definition Organizing is the function of management which follows planning. It is a function in which the synchronization and combination of human‚ physical and financial resources takes place. All the three resources are important to get results. Therefore‚ organizational function helps in achievement of results which in fact is important for the functioning of a concern. According to Chester Barnard‚ “Organizing is a function by which the concern is able to define

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    inherent management aspects of front-line police and corrections officers’ duties. Duties carried out by both front line police and corrections officers could be described as managerial sometimes. They are known to influence the direction of the organization policy. Even though they are not part of the top management level‚

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