"As such people achieve influence within the organization, whenever there is a conflict between their own interest and the interest of the organization, their interests will win out."

People, Conflict, Influence, Interest

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"As such people achieve influence within the organization, whenever there is a conflict between their own interest and the interest of the organization, their interests will win out."

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