One of the primary advantages is the distribution of the burden on top executives.  By delegating authority to lower levels in the organization, top executives are better able to concentrate on activities that are more strategically future-oriented, thus ensuring continued growth of the organization.  Also, in addition to increasing motivation and morale by involving lower levels of management, this business model can generate quicker decision-making, especially by those levels of management that are closer to the tactical work efforts.  Thoughts?