All the following standard reorganization strategies promote the centralization of authority in the executive branch except
a. grouping related functions under a common command.
b. expanding opportunities for public participation in the administrative process.
c. increasing the number of executive staff positions.
d. limiting the number of subordinates under each executive.
ANS: B
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