$"$Organizations typically adopt a consistent decentralization or centralization philosophy across all their business$$ functions." Do you$$ agree? Explain.

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Part $1$

A$.$

No$.$ Organizations typically compare the benefits and costs of decentralization on a$$ function$-$by$-$function basis. For$$ example, companies with highly decentralized operating divisions frequently have centralized income tax strategies.

B$.$

Yes. Management control systems must fit an$$ organization's structure, either centralized or decentralized. For$$ example, in a centralized management$$ system, companies have pushed$$ decision$-$making authority down to subunit managers.

C$.$

Yes. Management control systems must fit an$$ organization's structure. For$$ example, in decentralized management systems power is concentrated at the top and there is relatively little freedom for managers at the lower levels to make decisions.

D$.$

No$.$ Organizations typically compare the benefits and costs of decentralization on a$$ location$-$by$-$location basis. For$$ example, companies with multiple locations could have one location centralized and another decentralized.