Question
Three of the benefits of decentralisation according to Berkeley (1988:45-46) are:
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Flexibility is encouraged, as the decision-makers are able to
consider factors that affect the situation in which the decisions are made.
Improvement of the quality of the decision-makers as they develop rapidly and are effectively motivated more than in centralised activities.
Improvement of decision-making processes as decisions are made quicker and in a flexible manner.
Work becomes more interesting and challenging, thus leading officials can not easily recruit and retain high calibre personnel with initiative.
Besides this, capabilities of employees are not utilised and improved.
Personnel at local level have more time to concentrate on the formulation of policies and programmes as control and decision-making at the centre is reduced.
Clear answer
Select the correct answer(s)
Flexibility is encouraged, as the decision-makers are able to
consider factors that affect the situation in which the decisions are made.
Improvement of the quality of the decision-makers as they develop rapidly and are effectively motivated more than in centralised activities.
Improvement of decision-making processes as decisions are made quicker and in a flexible manner.
Work becomes more interesting and challenging, thus leading officials can not easily recruit and retain high calibre personnel with initiative.
Besides this, capabilities of employees are not utilised and improved.
Personnel at local level have more time to concentrate on the formulation of policies and programmes as control and decision-making at the centre is reduced.
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GPT-4o mini
The correct answers based on the benefits of decentralization according to Berkeley (1988:45-46) are:
1. **Flexibility is encouraged, as the decision-makers are able to consider factors that affect the situation in which the decisions are made.**
2. **Improvement of the quality of the decision-makers as they develop rapidly and are effectively motivated more than in centralised activities.**
3. **Improvement of decision-making processes as decisions are made quicker and in a flexible manner.**
4. **Personnel at local level have more time to concentrate on the formulation of policies and programmes as control and decision-making at the centre is reduced.**
The following statements are incorrect:
- **Work becomes more interesting and challenging, thus leading officials can not easily recruit and retain high calibre personnel with initiative.** (This statement seems contradictory; if work becomes more interesting, it should aid in recruitment, not hinder it.)
- **Besides this, capabilities of employees are not utilised and improved.** (This is contrary to the benefits of decentralization where capabilities are typically utilized and improved.)
1. **Flexibility is encouraged, as the decision-makers are able to consider factors that affect the situation in which the decisions are made.**
2. **Improvement of the quality of the decision-makers as they develop rapidly and are effectively motivated more than in centralised activities.**
3. **Improvement of decision-making processes as decisions are made quicker and in a flexible manner.**
4. **Personnel at local level have more time to concentrate on the formulation of policies and programmes as control and decision-making at the centre is reduced.**
The following statements are incorrect:
- **Work becomes more interesting and challenging, thus leading officials can not easily recruit and retain high calibre personnel with initiative.** (This statement seems contradictory; if work becomes more interesting, it should aid in recruitment, not hinder it.)
- **Besides this, capabilities of employees are not utilised and improved.** (This is contrary to the benefits of decentralization where capabilities are typically utilized and improved.)