Influence Diagrams and Organizational Power
研究了影响图在理解组织内部政治过程中的应用，通过一个医院附属护理设施的案例，比较了使用该技术前后对政治过程的理解水平，并讨论了其对组织理论的启示。
March 1980, volume 25 This paper examines the use of influence diagrams to help understand political processes within organizations. This technique is illustrated through a case study of a new extended care facility connected to a hospital. Advantages of influence diagrams are highlighted by comparing the level of understanding before and after the technique was used. The improvement in performance that may be derived from the use of influence diagrams is discussed. Finally, the implications of the case for important issues in organization theory, particularly those dealing with internal politics and conflict, are discussed.