Nizwa Bakery wants to create more product diversity and decided to review its authority delegation. Which of the following would be the best solution? a. Allow only the top managers to make decision b. Reduce the authority of middle and lower level managers c. Decentralize the authority d. Centralize the authority

Nizwa Bakery wants to create more product diversity and decided to review its authority delegation. Which of the following would be the best solution? a. Allow only the top managers to make decision b. Reduce the authority of middle and lower level managers c. Decentralize the authority d. Centralize the authority

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