According to the strategic contingency model, when a firm is preparing for bankruptcy the accountants as a group may become unduly powerful because of:
A)high centrality
B)their nonsubstitutability
C)their ability to better cope with change or reduce uncertainty
D)All of the above

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The strategic contingency model suggests that in times of crisis, groups that have high centrality, nonsubstitutability, and the ability to cope with change or reduce uncertainty can become more powerful. In the case of a firm preparing for bankruptcy, accountants may possess all of these characteristics, leading to their increased power within the organization.

According to the Strategic Contingency Model, When a Firm Is