Which of the following is an example of "surface power" rather than "deep structure"?
A) the way unquestioned assumptions within the organization influence behaviors
B) the way communication distorts the contradictions within a system
C) the way individual interests are presented as universal interests
D) the way that individuals use their resources to influence others to do what they want

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Surface power refers to the observable actions where individuals or groups use their resources or influence to get others to do what they want, unlike deep structures which are more about underlying, often unobservable, systemic or cultural aspects that shape behavior and perceptions.

Which of the Following Is an Example of "Surface Power