Which of the following are disadvantages of decentralization?
Select all that apply
a. Lower-level managers may have objectives that differ from the objectives of the entire organization.
b. Coordination among departments may be lacking.
c. The layers of required approvals and decisions often cause slow customer response time.
d. Decision-making authority is removed from those with the most detailed information about the day-to-day operations.
e. Lower-level managers may make decisions without understanding the big picture.