When One Organizational Subunit Has Control Over Another Because It

question 55

Multiple Choice

When one organizational subunit has control over another because it has more of some valued resource than the other, you see an example of the:

• A) use of information power by a unit.
• B) strategic contingencies theory.
• C) resource-dependence view.
• D) combination of coercive and expert power.

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Definitions:

Double Taxation

A situation where the same income is taxed twice, often referring to corporate profits taxed at both the company and shareholder levels when dividends are distributed.

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An unfavorable condition or circumstance that reduces one's ability to achieve or accomplish something.

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A legal entity status that allows a group to operate as a single entity recognized by law, typically providing limited liability to its owners.

Corporate Liability

The legal and financial responsibilities a corporation faces for its actions or failures to act, potentially including civil liabilities or criminal penalties.