Centralized Authority

Centralized authority refers to a system where a single, central organization or governing body holds the majority of power and decision-making responsibility. In this structure, most important decisions are made by a few leaders or a governing entity, rather than being distributed among various smaller groups. This can lead to more consistent policies and streamlined processes, but may also limit individual input and reduce local autonomy. Examples include governments that have a strong national leadership or corporations where management makes key decisions impacting all branches.