centralisation
Meaning: The concentration of control, authority, or administrative functions in a single centre or governing body.
Centralisation describes the pulling of power, decision-making, or resources towards a single point of control. It is a key concept in political science, public administration, and organisational management. It is often contrasted with decentralisation and devolution. While centralisation can bring efficiency and consistency, critics associate it with bureaucracy, remoteness from local concerns, and authoritarianism. Common collocations include 'the centralisation of power,' 'excessive centralisation,' and 'centralisation versus devolution.'
Examples
- The centralisation of power in Westminster has long been a source of resentment in Scotland and Wales. 权力集中在威斯敏斯特长期以来一直是苏格兰和威尔士不满的根源。La centralización del poder en Westminster ha sido durante mucho tiempo fuente de resentimiento en Escocia y Gales.ウェストミンスターへの権力集中は、スコットランドやウェールズで長年にわたり不満の種となってきた。웨스트민스터로의 권력 집중은 스코틀랜드와 웨일스에서 오랫동안 불만의 원인이 되어 왔다.
- The merger resulted in the centralisation of all purchasing decisions at the company's London headquarters. 合并的结果是所有采购决策集中到了公司伦敦总部。La fusión supuso la centralización de todas las decisiones de compra en la sede londinense de la empresa.合併の結果、すべての購買決定が同社のロンドン本社に集約された。합병의 결과 모든 구매 결정이 회사의 런던 본사에 집중되었다.
- Critics of centralisation argue that local councils are better placed to understand the needs of their communities. 集权化的批评者认为,地方议会更能了解其社区的需求。Los críticos de la centralización argumentan que los ayuntamientos están mejor situados para comprender las necesidades de sus comunidades.中央集権化の批判者たちは、地方議会の方がそれぞれの地域社会のニーズを理解しやすい立場にあると主張している。중앙집권화 비판론자들은 지방의회가 각 지역 사회의 필요를 더 잘 이해할 수 있는 위치에 있다고 주장한다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, media, professional
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From central (from Latin centralis, of or pertaining to the centre, from centrum, centre, from Greek kentron, a sharp point, the pivot of a compass) + -isation. The political sense developed in the context of the French Revolution and Napoleonic administrative reforms.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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