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The impact of centralisation and decentralisation on a business

1. Centralisation can lead to a more efficient decision-making process, as all decisions are made by a central authority.
2. Decentralisation can lead to greater employee empowerment and motivation, as they have more autonomy in decision-making.
3. Centralisation can result in a lack of flexibility and responsiveness to local market conditions.
4. Decentralisation can result in a lack of consistency in decision-making across different regions or departments.
5. Centralisation can lead to a more hierarchical organisational structure, with a greater emphasis on top-down communication.
6. Decentralisation can lead to a flatter organisational structure, with a greater emphasis on horizontal communication and collaboration.
7. Centralisation can result in a greater risk of decision-making bias, as all decisions are made by a central authority.
8. Decentralisation can result in a greater risk of decision-making inconsistency, as different regions or departments may make different decisions.
9. Centralisation can lead to a greater focus on cost-cutting and efficiency, as decisions are made with a centralised perspective.
10. Decentralisation can lead to a greater focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, as decisions are made with a local perspective.

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