Two Faces of Powe

Bacharachand and Baratz report how the U.S. Government divides power, to keep a control system in the "Two Faces of Power". They also affirm how every group in the pyramid of government, have to let each other know of any laws or changes to happen. A quote I associate with is "Against the elitist approach to power several criticisms may be, and have been levelled. One has to do with its basic premise that in every human institution there is an ordered system of power, a “power structure” which is an integral part and the mirror image of the organization’s stratification” (947).

In the quote Bacharachand and Baratz, clarify the importance of every department and group in the government. A good point I gained, was how power is divided among individuals with authority. Regardless of the Institution responsibilities are divided, to reduce the risk of one group of individuals from obtaining too much power in the decision making. In the quote Bacharachand and Baratz, are making it clear that every citizen’s voice will be heard via their representative. Teaching us to feel free and report any concerns or issues affecting our daily lives. Regardless of our economic status every U.S. citizen, has the right to speak up what they feel.

I will like to explain the quote from the point of view of a Hospital Organizational Structure. The hospital consist first the Board of Trustee’s and second are Administration: CEO, Vice President, Executive Assistant, Doctors and Department Head. The third layer will be of the Information Service, shipping department Pharmacy and supply, and Patient Advocates.  In my scenario we clearly see, the importance of every member. A question I have asked; will you put your health in the hands of the CEO or VP? I wouldn't one reason is because they may be well educated, however they are not Doctors. The CEO and VP are knowledgeable of business matter not medical terminology. However the other departments are also important. The Pharmaceutical department will deliver the medicine, to help the patient feel better before being discharged. The other will be information service department, which allows communication, between departments at a faster pace. That’s how I understand the hierarchy of the government system, with an explanation of the hospital organizational structure.