Question

14. What are the advantages of Decentralisation? *
3 points
(A) i) Sharing of power between centre and states and local government reduces
conflicts. ii) Large number of problems and issues can be settled by the central level
O and Union government have better knowledge of problems of the country. iii) People
know better on where to spend money and how to manage things efficiently. iv)
People at the local level indirectly participate in decision making.
(B) i) Sharing of power between centre and states and local government brings
complete harmony between them. ii) Large number of problems and issues can be
O settled by the local level and Union government have better knowledge of problems of
the country. iii) People know better on where to spend money and how to manage
things efficiently. iv) People at the local level directly participate in decision making.
(C)i) Sharing of power between centre and states and local government brings
complete harmony. ii) Large number of problems and issues can be settled by the
central level and people have better knowledge of problems of the country. iii) People
know better on where to spend money and how to manage things efficiently. iv)
People at the local level do not have the awareness to participate in decision making.
(D) Sharing of power between centre and states and local government reduces
conflicts. ii) Large number of problems and issues can be settled at the local level
and people have better knowledge of problems of the in their localities. iii) People
know better on where to spend money and how to manage things efficiently. iv)
People at the local level directly participate in decision making.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Advantages of decentralization include better, more timely decisions and increased motivation. Since it also eases the burden on top management, there is less management firefighting, or day-to-day problem solving. It also facilitates diversification and the development of junior management