exam 2: power and political action Flashcards
what is the goal for nurses in politics
GOAL: make changes in processes in care for patients, how to influence others
how do nurses have power in politics?
makes up large part of workforce, power in numbers
position power
power and authority in job description, policy, ability to award and punish
personal power
one’s credibility, reputation, expertise, experience, control of resources, or information, ability to build trust
principle centered power
based on honor, respect, loyalty, commitment
leadership power
capacity to create order from conflict, contraindications, and chaos
reward power
inducements the manager can offer group members in exchange for cooperation and contributions that fulfill manager’s objectives
coercive power
based on the penalties a manager might impose on an individual or group
legitimate power
manager’s right to make a request because of the authority associated with the job and rank in the organizational hierarchy
expert power
possession of unique skills, knowledge, and competence
referent power
based on admiration and respect for an individual
information power
access to valued data; followers comply because they want the info for their own needs
connection power
based on individual’s formal and informal links to influential or prestigious persons inside and outside an area or organization
politics
the art of influencing the allocation of scarce resources (money, time, personnel, materials)
interpersonal endeavor
skills of communication + persuasion
collective endeavor
support and action of many people to bring effective politics to bear on a situation or issue
lobbying
getting a group of people together to fight for certain position (get to knw the authorities and cater to their background)
how can nurses achieve political power in their communities
Support health/human welfare in legislation
Submit stories to media
Communicate objections to demeaning images in media
Maintain high standards of professionalism
Deliver sensitive nursing care
Serve as experts by providing testimony + advisory roles
policy
decision that determines action; result from political acton
power plays
another way that power is used inappropriately; attempts by others to diminish or demolish their opps
stakeholders
other people involved in legislation/decision making process
