Subunit power is derived from:
a. being independent within the organiza-tion.
b. providing resources on which the organi-zation most depends.
c. supplying multiple cross-trainable func-tions within the organization.
d. voicing unique opinions and values within the organization.
B
Subunit power is derived from providing resources on which the organization most depends. Subunit power also is derived from dependence, coping with uncertainty, being irreplaceable, having the ability to affect the decision process, and having shared consensus within the organi-zational subunit.
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