objective 5.1-5.4 Flashcards
is the ability to get things done, to mobilize
resources, to get and use whatever it is that a
person needs for the goals he or she is attempting
to meet
power
what are the types of power?
personal
professional
expert
position
percieved
connection
The ability to achieve what you
want in life. Based on one’s
reputation and credibility.
personal power
where does personal power come from?
o Life experiences
o Knowledge
o Personality
o Effort
what are positive/powerful behaviours?
o Confident
o Optimistic
o Energized
o Proactive
o In control
what does personal powerlessness lead to?
o Frustration
o Anger
o Decreased motivation
o Decreased drive
o Constant exhaustion
o Defeats the soul and spirit
what are factors related to powerlessness?
o Threatened by other’s competence
o Working without sufficient training
o Depending on others to meet needs
o Transferring feelings of inferiority
o “nitpicking”
o Wanting things predictable
o Being trapped by roles
o Devaluing the group
o Protecting own “turf”
o Blaming others to protect self
o Taking all the responsibility
o Resisting change
what are negative/ powerless behaviours?
o Insecure
o Pessimistic
o Drained
o Fearful
o Helpless
Focuses on:
o What you want them to do
o When you want them to do it
o The way you want them to do it
o The ability to influence others to
do
professional power
what are positive/powerful professional power behaviour?
o Safe
o Caring
o Committed
o Accountable
o Make a difference
what is negative/powerless professional power behaviour?
o Careless
o Self-centered
o Unreliable
o Irresponsible
o Power struggles
Results from knowledge and skills one possesses that
are needed by others. Ex: An advanced practice nurse as an expert on a
nursing unit
expert power
Possessed by virtue of one’s position within an
organization or status within a group. Ex: The Dean of school of
nursing
position power
Results from one reputation as a powerful person.
Ex: A nursing student seeks out a certain nurse leader for their
preceptor
perceived power
Gained by association with people who have links
to powerful people. Ex: Informal conversations with the hospital’s
chief nursing officer.
connection power
what are sources of power?
- Legitimate
- Reward
- Coercion
- Expert
- Referent
- Informational
Person can influence others because of their position in an
organization (Authority).
Person has earned power through knowledge, hard work, and
ability.
Usually produces positive results (person is socialized to accept
being “Boss”).
Reward
legitimate power
Person influences others because of
their ability to distribute rewards that
others view as valuable (positive
outcomes)
This often backs up legitimate power
Usually produces positive results
Can be used for manipulation
reward power
Person influences others by using
punishment, threats, and /or
intimidation (evolves from
manipulative use of rewards).
This power is based on fear of
o Negative consequences
o Punishment
o Loss of benefits
Usually produces negative results:
o Resistance, resentment, lack of
cooperation
coercive power
Person influences others by the amount of
expertise, knowledge, and special skills
they possess
Strongest power base for nursing
Usually produces positive results
It is the most likely to generate true
commitment and enthusiasm
expert power
Person influences others by their
desirable personal traits, the way they
live their lives and share their lives with
others or share their resources.
This is a caring type of power – people
often don’t even know they have it.
It is available to everyone
Likely to generate true commitment and
enthusiasm
referent power
Person influences others by the amount
of information they have
May not be accurate information (gossip)
Followers need to be discriminating
informational power
what are power strategies for nurses?
networking
coalition building\
is a result of identifying, valuing, and maintaining
relationships with a system of individuals who are sources of
information, advice and support
network
groups of individuals or organizations that join together
temporarily around a common goal
coalitions
o Process of exercising one’s own power
o Process by which we facilitate the
participation of others in decision making
and taking action so that they are free to
exercise their own power
empowerment
Employees become empowered by:
Access to opportunity
Access to information
Access to resources
Access to support
Based on Kanter (1993) states employees attitudes and
behaviours are influenced by their access to empowerment
structures
structural empowerment theory
Focus on the distribution of power in organizations
Organizational empowerment structures in health care have a
greater influence on nurses’ work attitudes and behaviors than
personal characteristics and socialization experiences
organizational and management theory
An individuals’ belief in Empowerment
at Work
psychological empowerment
what are the 4 main dimensions of empowerment according to speitzer?
- Meaning
- Impact
- Self Determination
- Competence
Have self confidence
Your ability to control life’s
situations
Refuse to be a victim
Value self and others
Be a risk taker
Be creative
Resolve conflicts
Show initiative
Become EMPOWERED
self empowerment
