Delegating greater authority to subordinate managers and employees A. creates a more horizontal or flatter organization structure with fewer management layers and usually acts to shorten organizational response times. B. usually slows down decision-making because so many more people are involved and it takes longer to reach a consensus on what to do and when to do it. C. can be a de-motivating factor because it requires people to take responsibility for their decisions and actions without being financially compensated. D. is very, very risky and should be avoided at all costs. E. enhances greater cross-unit coordination and aids the capture of strategic fit benefits across unrelated businesses.