Question

ουESTIOΝ 40 Which of the following describes how subunits obtain power? a. Control of resources b. Strategic power C. Resource scarcity d. Centrality and critical impact e. All of the above

Answer 1

e. All of the above

Subunit obtains power through all the above factors. In terms of scarcity of resources, when others need certain resources and only one subunit has that, then that subunit may exercise power. In terms of uncertainty, these subunits may be in a better position to deal with the same and hence the power rests in their hands. Moreover, there could be certain activities that are centralized at a particular subunit and must be critical in nature, thereby resting more powers upon it. Similarly, subunit must be placed in such a manner that it enjoys the most strategic powers that the others in the unit. Hence all of the above options are correct.