centralization
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centralization
The pooling and concentration of tasks, responsibilities, and decision-making powers in one central place or with a higher-level authority. This can refer to companies, administrations, or political systems.
Die Zentralisierung der IT-Abteilung soll Kosten sparen und die Sicherheit erhöhen.
The centralization of the IT department is intended to save costs and increase security.
The word is derived from the adjective 'zentral' (central). The ending '-ung' turns the verb 'zentralisieren' (to centralize; to bring something together in one center) into a noun that describes the process or the result.
Die Zentralisierung führt zu einheitlichen Prozessen im Unternehmen.
Centralization leads to standardized processes in the company.
To describe what is being centralized, German typically uses the preposition 'von' followed by the dative.
Die Zentralisierung von Entscheidungen liegt bei der Geschäftsführung.
The centralization of decisions lies with the management.
This word is often used in the fields of business, politics, and administration to describe organizational changes.
Viele Kritiker warnen vor einer zu starken Zentralisierung der Macht in der Regierung.
Many critics warn against too much centralization of power in the government.
concentration
Konzentration and Zentralisierung can both describe the pooling of tasks or responsibilities. Konzentration can simply mean a greater density or accumulation, whereas Zentralisierung explicitly refers to moving tasks and decisions to a central authority. Use Zentralisierung when a higher-level authority becomes responsible.
Die Zentralisierung der Entscheidungen bei der Hauptverwaltung verändert die Zuständigkeiten.
Centralizing decision-making within the head office changes the allocation of responsibilities.
Die Konzentration der Akten in einem Raum erleichtert ihre gemeinsame Bearbeitung.
Concentrating the files in one room makes it easier to work on them together.
