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McNeil Consumer Healthcare, part of the Johnson & Johnson family, operates with a decentralized management system, differing from many other companies. Johnson & Johnson runs its operations through 190 smaller companies, each focused on a specific product or geographic area. This decentralization allows for agility and focus, with each affiliate maintaining short lines of communication with both customers and employees. This system promotes flexibility, quicker decision-making, and the ability to tailor operations to local needs. Through decentralization, McNeil Consumer Healthcare and its affiliates are able to stay close to their customers and employees, fostering innovation and responsiveness to changing market demands.
What is the primary advantage of decentralization at Johnson & Johnson?