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True or False: In a large corporation it is usually better for the central management to make decisions rather than divisional managers, because the central management has access to a wider range of information.

True or False: In a large corporation it is usually better for the central management to make decisions rather than divisional managers, because the central management has access to a wider range of information.

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A Corporation is a legal form of business that is separate from its owner. In other words, a corporation is a business or organization formed by a group of people, and its right and liabilities separate from those of the individuals involved. It may...

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