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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.
Centralization
Centralization and decentralization are both management systems. In centralization the decisions are made in a central location or central person. In decentralization the authority is delegated throughout the organization.
The opposite of centralization is decentralization. While centralization refers to consolidating power or control in a central authority or organization, decentralization disperses power, decision-making, or authority to multiple individuals or local units. Decentralization promotes autonomy and local decision-making.
Centralization means all power is held by one primary entity. Therefore, centralization results in citizens having less say so in their government and how governance affects them.
To bring about greater centralization and enhance the power of the Imperial Court
Centralization is a process of consolidating power under a central facility or control. Some advantages include work flexibility and specialization. Bureaucracy, delays in work and lack of secrecy are some disadvantages.
a term coined by Arthur Schlesinger to describe the centralization of power in the presidency and the unconstitutional use of power by the federal executive
centralization inversely affect manpower efficiency
Urban centralization reached its peak in the US in 1900
Centralization is a common concept in business and finance. It has to do with keeping all records in a central place.
The main disadvantage of centralization is managers are overburdened. There is also a chance of misusing the powers and lack of environmental adaptation.