Centralised and Decentralised structures 1.4.3

Centralised structures - involves keeping all decision-making at the top of the hierarchy, usually in the head office (i.e. amongst the most senior management).

Decentralised structures - means that business have moved the decision making process away from a central head office, and spread it throughout the organisation, often to branch level. Decentralisation is closely linked to delegation.

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF CENTRALISED STRUCTURES 

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF DECENTRALISED STRUCTURES