A subunit's power is reduced to the extent that others inside or outside of the organization can also perform its responsibilities.This reflects the subunit's
A) referent power.
B) uncertainty.
C) resource scarcity.
D) centrality.
E) substitutability.

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The statement describes the concept of substitutability, which is the extent to which a subunit's power and responsibilities can be performed by others inside or outside the organization. When there is high substitutability, the power of the subunit is reduced, as others can easily replace it, reducing its importance within the organization.

A Subunit's Power Is Reduced to the Extent That Others