Indicate whether a firm exhibiting each of the following characteristics would more likely be centralized (C) or decentralized (D).

a. Large number of employees who telecommute

b. Slow growth rate

c. Few employees

d. Subordinates highly trained and mentored in decision-making skills

e. Stable market environment

f. High level of organizational flexibility

g. Wary of financial impacts of incorrect subordinate management decisions

h. Tight management control

i. Growth stage of product development

j. Widely dispersed operating units

k. Two years old