Which position or group of stakeholders has the most power in your organization or one with which you are familiar? Is their power obtained through formal positions, or does the culture of the organization lead to some people or groups having more power than others? How can the distribution of power be used to motivate employees? How can the organizational structure of a company impact the distribution of power?

R& m chatelaine is one of the largest tax-preparation firms in the united states. it wants to acquire the tax experts, a smaller rival. after the merger, chatelaine will be one of the two largest income-tax preparers in the u.s. market. what should chatelaine include in its acquisition plans? it should refocus its attention from the national to the international market. in addition to acquiring the tax experts, it should also determine the best way to drive independent "mom and pop" tax preparers out of business. chatelaine will need to explain to the federal trade commission how the acquisition will not result in an increase in prices for consumers. chatelaine should enter a price-based competition with its other major competitor to force it out of business and become a monopoly.