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Before a company makes the decision to change the degree of decentralization, top management must consider the advantages and disadvantages of such a move.

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a.List three advantages of decentralization.
b.List three disadvantages of decentralization.
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Managerial Accounting

Managerial Accounting


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a.Advantages
•Yields better information for operational decision making
•Yields more timely information for operational decision making
•Develops decision-making skills of next generation of top managers
•Allows top managers to focus on strategic planning and decision making
b.Disadvantages
•Allows conflict between operational decisions and corporate strategy
•Duplicates work efforts across units
•Reduces communication across units
•Increases potential for errors in decisions made by inexperienced managers
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