Advantages & Disadvantages of Decentralizing Human Resource Management
Management, like most other aspects of an organization, is subject to economies of scale. Pressure to cut costs causes many companies to centralize their human resources functions. Other companies resist this pressure and continue to operate with a dispersed web of managers.
Advantage: Accessibility
With decentralization, the people making decisions tend to be more accessible. This can eliminate some misunderstandings and help to quickly resolve problems. Employees who have queries or problems can resolve them personally rather than navigating through a web of voicemail and electronic communication. This personal connection helps to ...