Instructions:

This posting should be a minimum of one short paragraph and a maximum of two paragraphs. Use proper English language and grammar rules. Word totals for this post should be in the 100200-word range.

Preparation:

Read Module 6 to address one of the questions in the Discussion Board Topic.

Discussion Board Topic:

Pick one of the questions below and post your answer to the Discussion Board.

1. Many businesses have moved toward a decentralized organization in which managers at all levels of the organization can make decisions affecting their areas of the business. What kinds of advantages does decentralization offer? What challenges does it present?
2. One of the current trends in organization is flatter organizational structures. What types of businesses do you think benefit most from this type of structure? Do you think a flat structure could work at a very large organization with several thousand employees? Why or why not?