Centralization and Decentralization Introduction Considerable debate has taken place over the years over the issue of ‘centralization’ that means that the authority for most decisions is concentrated at the top of the managerial hierarchy versus ‘decentralization’ that requires such authority to be dispersed by extension and delegation throughout all levels of management. There are advantages as well as disadvantages of both types of structures. A pure form of centralization is not practical
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Article of Confederation. A decentralized government means that the states holds the power of governing the people as opposed to a centralized government‚ where the national government will rule all the states. The tension between decentralized and centralized power still exists. Some problems of decentralized power that existed under the Article of Confederation were tax‚ leadership‚ and law. Being a decentralized power did not give the national government direct authority over citizens‚ instead they
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Distinguish between line authority and staff authority is new concept for me. Authority is the right to perform a task or give orders to some one else. Line authority is the right to carry out tasks and give orders related to the organization’s primary purpose. Staff authority is the right to advise or assist those with line authority. As a QA supervisor‚ I have staff authority. I instruct to stop production process if my team observed any quality related issues. Hold the finished product. Ask
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Between 600 BCE and 600 CE‚ the development of a strong centralized authority is a cause to the unification of Chinese warring states and the subsequent rise of the Qin Dynasty. An effective bureaucracy in the Qin state was used as a tool of centralization to subordinate the aristocracy. With the removal of multiple local authorities‚ the Qin state quickly developed their economy and formed a stronger military. Merchants no longer had to worry about varying local taxes and regulations thereby increasing
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entering an acquisition career field is who has the authority to make purchases. Depending on the organization the requirements that these chosen individuals need to meet may vary greatly. The ones given this authority are typically held in the upmost trust and are required to have additional training to better prepare themselves for this responsibility. Unfortunately not everyone knows and understands who may and who may not have the authority to enter into binding contracts with that particular
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Carl Anderson and John J. Bartholdi‚ III (2000). Centralized versus decentralized control in manufacturing: lessons from social insects. Pages 92–105 in “Complexity and Complex Systems in Industry‚” Proceedings‚ University of Warwick‚ 19th–20th September 2000‚ (McCarthy‚ I. P. and Rakotobe-Joel‚ T.‚ Eds.). The University of Warwick‚ U.K. 652 pp. [ISBN 0 902683 50 0] Centralized versus decentralized control in manufacturing: lessons from social insects Carl Anderson† and John J. Bartholdi‚ III
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Content 1. Introduction 1.1 The need for purchasing and procurement 1.2 The process of procurement 1.3 The process of purchasing. 2. Procurement. 2.1 supplier selection 2.2 supplier base management -Early supplier involvement -Supplier Development -Supplier Association 2.3. Supplier Relationship 2.4 vendor Managed Inventory 3. Purchasing. 3.1 objectives 3.2 E procurement and E purchasing 3.3 Just in time 3.4 procure to pay 3.5 types of purchases
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Centralized vs Decentralized Purchase In organizations having many production centers which are situated at distant places‚ it may be an important issue to decide whether for the purpose of purchasing for all the production centers‚ there should be only one purchase department or for each production centre‚ there should be one purchase department. Upon the following factors the decision shall primarily depend:- a. the distance between the production centers & the central godown‚ b. the nature
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Report on Leasing vs. Purchasing The benefits of leasing Computer equipment vs. purchasing Summary The company needs to upgrade its computer equipment. There are two upgrade paths to consider. In this proposal‚ we demonstrate how equipment leases take advantage of the benefits of reduced depreciation and taxation‚ easy scalability‚ reduction of IT staff usage‚ reduced energy costs‚ and reduction of capital spending. The company can free up money overall and maintain better control
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Essay theme: “Discuss the effects of centralized vs. decentralized bargaining structures on wages‚ inflation‚ strikes‚ the bargaining process‚ and the negotiation process” Alina Tiltu Course name: POLI 398X Collective bargaining is a process that through negotiations establishes terms and conditions that are essential for employment. Collective bargaining facilitates coordination between unions and employers in wage setting and other aspects of industrial relations. Although collective
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