Centralisation

n.

[Cf. F. centralisation.]
The act or process of centralizing, or the state of being centralized; the act or process of combining or reducing several parts into a whole; as, the centralization of power in the general government; the centralization of commerce in a city.

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Situation in which decision-making power is at the top of an organization and there is little delegation of authority. It is the opposite of decentralization. Centralization and decentralization are really a matter of degree. Full centralization means minimum autonomy and maximum restrictions on operations of subunits of the organization. As an organization grows in size and complexity, decentralization is generally considered to be effective and efficient.

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IN BRIEF: The bringing to a middle point or under one control.

The centralization of decision making made the club more effective in its goals.

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