The power of numbers lies in their ability to fill the strategic void created by pluralism. Though contested, numbers come to acquire and provide authority in organizations where power is diffuse. This is most likely when the number systems enable the reconciliation of diverse values and interests and supports the legitimacy of their promoters as disinterested advocates for the collective good.
Adapt. de Jean-Louis Denis, Ann Langley, Linda Rouleau, «The Power of numbers in Strategizing» @ B-on
