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Systems of Power in Organizations: Multinational, Non-profit

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Organizations have been defined as "systems of power".

Explain what this means
(a) within a multinational corporation of your own country,
(b) non-profit organization, and
(c) a higher education institution.

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This solution of 309 words explains organizations in different perspectives of an MNC, NPO or a higher education institution.

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I would start be defining organizations, systems, and power.

An organization is a business, firm, or company.

A system is a set of interacting components, usually consisting of input, process, and output.

Power is the ability to control.

(a) Multi-national corporation: Discuss how multi-national corporations influence suppliers, local communities, regulations, etc.

For example. Think about Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart has a huge amount of purchasing power. Do you think that Wal-Mart can ...

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