What is a potential drawback of centralized resource allocation?

Practice Questions

Q1
What is a potential drawback of centralized resource allocation?
  1. It can lead to faster decision-making.
  2. It may result in a lack of responsiveness to local needs.
  3. It ensures uniformity in resource distribution.
  4. It simplifies the management of resources.

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is a potential drawback of centralized resource allocation?
  • Step 1: Understand what centralized resource allocation means. It is when a single authority or organization makes all the decisions about how resources are distributed.
  • Step 2: Think about what 'local needs' means. These are the specific requirements or preferences of smaller groups or communities.
  • Step 3: Consider how a central authority might not know all the details about what each local area needs. They may make decisions that are good for the whole but not for individual parts.
  • Step 4: Realize that if the central authority is not responsive to local needs, it can lead to problems. For example, some areas might not get enough resources or the right kind of resources.
  • Step 5: Conclude that this lack of responsiveness is a potential drawback of centralized resource allocation.
No concepts available.
Soulshift Feedback ×

On a scale of 0–10, how likely are you to recommend The Soulshift Academy?

Not likely Very likely