Wаtch the cаrtооn belоw аnd consider how decision-making authority is distributed between the hospital and its three outpatient clinics. After acquiring three outpatient clinics, a hospital retains central control over purchasing limits, major staffing changes, and capital decisions. Clinic managers can adjust daily assignments, but routine schedule changes and purchases of commonly used supplies still require executive approval. Over time, approval delays increase, executives spend more time reviewing minor operational requests, and quality and patient-satisfaction results vary among the clinics. Which management response would best address the situation while maintaining appropriate organizational control?