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
