Question : Assertion: The principle of "Centralization" concentrates decision-making authority at the top level.
Reason: It ensures uniformity in decision-making and avoids duplication of efforts.
Option 1: Both assertions and reasons are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
Option 2: Both are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation.
Option 3: The assertion is correct, the reason is incorrect.
Option 4: The assertion is incorrect, the reason is correct.
Correct Answer: Both assertions and reasons are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
Solution : The correct answer is (a) Both assertions and reasons are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
The assertion is correct. "Centralization" indeed involves concentrating decision-making authority at the top level of an organization.
The reason is correct and explains the assertion. Centralization helps ensure uniformity in decision-making, avoids duplication of efforts, and facilitates a more organized and controlled decision-making process, as decisions are made by a limited number of higher-level individuals, contributing to efficiency and consistency in decision outcomes.