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

Principles of Management

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?