Write a brief note on how organizations balance centralization ...

[Davideckstein7]

Write a brief note on how organizations balance centralization and decentralization.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

________ isomorphism results when organizations are forced to adopt nondiscriminatory equitable hiring practices because they are mandated by law.
 
  A) Coercive
  B) Mimetic
  C) Normative
  D) Natural

[sylvia]

Answer to Question 1

The ideal situation for an organization is a balance between centralization and decentralization of authority so that middle and lower managers who are at the scene of the action are allowed to make important decisions, and top managers' primary responsibility becomes managing long-term strategic decision-making. The result is a good balance between long-term strategy making and short-term flexibility and innovation as lower-level managers respond quickly to problems and changes in the environment as they occur.

Answer to Question 2

A

[Davideckstein7]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[amandanbreshears]

Excellent