What is a benefit of centralized systems?

• A. Localized customizations
• B. Faster field visits
• C. Broad programs
• D. Lower costs

Answer: (C)

Centralization concentrates authority and resources in a single body, which makes it possible to design and deploy programs that are standardized and scalable across many sites. The main benefit is broad programs: with a central authority, you can implement the same policies, tools, and rehabilitation efforts across a wide network, ensuring consistent practices and wide reach rather than piecemeal, local variations. This standardization supports uniform outcomes, easier evaluation, and the ability to serve more individuals efficiently.

Localized customizations are more characteristic of decentralized systems where local units tailor programs to their specific communities. Faster field visits aren’t inherently a centralization advantage, since central decision-making can add layers before field action. Lower costs can occur through economies of scale, but the emphasis here is on breadth and uniformity of reach, which broad programs capture best.