Centralization:
It is the process of transferring and assigning decision-making authority to higher levels of an organizational hierarchy. The span of control of top managers is relatively broad, and there are relatively many tiers in the organization.
Advantages
- Provide Power and prestige for manager
- Promote uniformity of policies, practices and decisions
- Minimal extensive controlling procedures and practices
- Minimize duplication of function
Disadvantages
- Neglected functions for mid. Level, and less motivated beside personnel.
- Nursing supervisor functions as a link officer between nursing director and first-line management.
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