Which of the following statements describe structural determinants of power within an organization? (Select all that apply.)
A) Power is derived from independence.
B) Power is derived from providing resources.
C) Power is derived from certainty.
D) Power is derived from being irreplaceable.
E) Power is derived from the ability to affect the decision process.

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The following are structural determinants of power within organizations: Power is derived from dependence; power is derived from providing resources; power is derived from coping with uncertainty; power is derived from being irreplaceable; power is derived from the ability to affect the decision process; and power is derived if there is a shared consensus within the organizational subunit.

Which of the Following Statements Describe Structural Determinants of Power