Match the structural dimensions that can be applied to the research and development (R&D) activities of a company with their effects. Decentralizing R&D activities to the divisions of the company Decentralizing R&D activities to the divisions of the company drop zone empty. Centralizing R&D activities to a single department of the firm Centralizing R&D activities to a single department of the firm drop zone empty. It can maximize economies of scale in R&D, leading to greater division of labor among the R&D specialists and maximized potential for learning-curve effects through the development of multiple projects. It enables the company to take advantage of the diversity of knowledge and market contacts that may exist in different departments