Power - Use Of Power

Question 1

Coercion

Answer 1

Forced compliance based on fear. Uses threats, punishment or intimidation, often exerting control over others actions against their will

Ex: nurse tells patient they need to take meds or else they won’t be able to leave hospital

Question 2

Persuasion

Answer 2

Influence others by presenting compelling arguments, reasoning or emotional appeals, aiming to change attitudes or beliefs

Ex: nurses encourages patient to undergo surgery they’re hesitant about by listing risks and benefits

Question 3

Reward

Answer 3

Leverage to motivate someone a desired behaviour or action

Ex: nurse praises and rewards a patient for consistently adhering to rehabilitation exercises

Question 4

Positional

Answer 4

Based off of formal position within organizational hierarchy enabling them to make decisions, allocate resources and enforce rules or policies

Ex: nurse

Question 5

Personal

Answer 5

Stemming from one’s personal qualities (charm, trustworthiness) allowing them time to influence others

Ex: nurse builds relationship with patient. Patient then trusts nurse cooperates with treatment plan