Which is an advantage of delayering?

• A. Quicker decision-making and communication due to a shorter chain of command
• B. More levels of management increase control
• C. Higher costs due to more management salaries
• D. Reduced delegation to managers

Answer: (A)

Delayering flattens an organization by removing levels of management, so information and decision-making pass through fewer hands. This shorter chain of command means decisions can be made more quickly and messages travel more directly, improving speed and clarity in communication. Those gains—faster responses and greater agility—are the primary advantage of a flatter structure. The other statements describe outcomes of having more layers, higher salaries, or reduced empowerment, which do not capture the beneficial impact of removing levels.