Class 8 Diversity, Power, & Politics

Question 1

That which enables one to create, get and/or use resources to achieve one’s goals

Answer 1

Power

Question 2

• The ability to facilitate change and achieve intended
effects • Has the potential to change the attitudes and
behaviors of individuals and groups • Can restrict another’s freedom of action

Answer 2

Power

Question 3

What are the 3 levels of power

Answer 3

1. Interpersonal (social power) (French & Raven)
2. Organizational - power in the organization (Kanter)
3. External - national/governmental policies, political action to influence policies

Question 4

French & Raven’s Five Forms of Social Power

Answer 4

Reward • Coercive • Expert • Legitimate • Referent

Question 5

Ability to grant favors or reward others with whatever they
value Includes personal recognition & acknowledgement

Answer 5

Reward

Question 6

Fear of threat or punishment if the manager’s expectations are not met

Answer 6

Coercive

Question 7

Gained through knowledge, expertise, & experience

Answer 7

Expert

Question 8

Power gained through a title or official position • Explain why you are asking for something to be done

Answer 8

Legitimate

Question 9

A type of power
- Based on admiration and respect for an individual
- Identification with a leader or what the leader symbolizes

Answer 9

Referent

Question 10

Based on access to valuable data • Followers comply because they want information for
their own needs Or • Information is powerful because it can influence decisions.

Answer 10

Information

Question 11

Based on an individual’s formal and informal links to influential persons within or outside organization

Answer 11

Connection

Question 12

Process by which we facilitate the participation of others in decision making and take action within an environment where there is an equitable distribution of power (Ozimek, 2007)

Enabling others to act

Answer 12

Empowerment

Question 13

Motivational approach consisting of:
• Meaning • Impact • Self-determination • Competence (Spreitzer, 1995)

Answer 13

Psychological empowerment

Question 14

How society controls access to power
• How power influences behaviour toward others

Oppressed group
• “eating their young”
• Can challenge their powerlessness

Answer 14

Critical Social Theory & Empowerment

Question 15

Art of influencing the allocation of scarce resources
Actions or activities concerned with achieving and using power
Behavior in human interactions involving power and authority

Answer 15

Politics

Question 16

• Be an active member of an organization • Build a relationship with a legislator • Run for office and/or seek appointed positions

Answer 16

Political skills

Question 17

What are power strategies

Answer 17

Networking (professional organizations, CNA, social
media) • Coalition building (lobbying)

Question 18

Support different generational needs to accomplish
work
• Harness attributes of each generation to meet the
needs of the organization

Answer 18

Nurse manager

Question 19

• Greater economic hardship and satisfying work
• Expectation that sacrifice and hard work are rewarded,
rules, value loyalty, respect for authority

Answer 19

Veteran Generation 1922-1945

Question 20

• Emphasis on personal fulfillment and identify with work
• Materialistic and work long hours. Live to work
• Efficiency, teamwork and service have thrived under their
leadership • More participative and less authoritarian workplace

Answer 20

Baby Boomers

Question 21

• Work to live
• Assertive and comfortable with technology
• Not willing to commit to one employer
• Seek temporary jobs and want job satisfaction

Answer 21

Gen X 1965 and 1980

Question 22

• Meaningful work
  • Superior multi-tasking skills
  • Earn to spend and constantly connected
  • Optimistic, socially conscious, & sociable
• need clear definitions of outcomes, resources, and deadlines

Answer 22

Gen Y 1980 to 2000 (Millennials)