Critical theory and organizational power

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Please assist with the following topic. Please answer each question (based on reference reading book Modaff, D.P. , Butler, J. A., & DeWine, S. (2008). Organizational Communication: Foundations, Challenges, and Misunderstandings, 3d ed.):

1. Illustrate out the term critical theory, and explain how this perspective can help you understand organizational power.

2. Applying your definition of critical theory, explain how this theoretical perspective can help explain how certain organizations develop a very authoritarian hierarchical culture. Provide at least one relevant example to support your response.

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