The correct answers are: There is greater awareness of local problems by decision makers; There is greater speed of decision-making and faster response to changing events.

The organisation can have greater speed of decision-making and response to changing events because there is no need to refer decisions upwards. This is particularly important in rapidly changing markets.

Pro-centralisation arguments stress that because decisions are made centrally, they are easy to co-ordinate.

Also, a flatter structure reduces overhead costs; centralisation also means that procedures and documentation can be standardised throughout the organisation.