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Explain how a subunit within an organization can acquire power or influence decision making in their favor. What are your thoughts on this? Can a company realistically remove this process?

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Provides a brief description of how subunits/departments acquire power within an organization.

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It is incredibly easy for a subunit within an organization to acquire power or influence decision making in their favor. For example: a hospital registration department is responsible for collecting payments and accurately inputting insurance information. Registration also known as patient access management is the front line of the collection process and makes payment arrangements with patients, as well ...

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