Power and Leadership in Healthcare

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What is the primary basis of a person's referent power?

Their access to valued information
The admiration and respect they receive from others (correct)
Their ability to make decisions
Their position within an organization

Which of the following is an example of positional power?

A nurse's expert knowledge of patient care
A hospital's access to advanced medical equipment
A manager's ability to make decisions (correct)
A doctor's reputation as a skilled surgeon

What is the key difference between personal power and positional power?

Positional power is based on a person's position, while personal power is based on their personal traits (correct)
Positional power is based on a person's ability to build trust, while personal power is based on their control of resources
Personal power is based on a person's expertise, while positional power is based on their ability to make decisions
Personal power is based on a person's position, while positional power is based on their personality

Which of the following is a characteristic of expert power?

The possession of valued information (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary basis of a person's connection power?

Their formal and informal links to influential persons (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of personal power?

Expert power (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is principle-centred power based on?

Honour, respect, loyalty and commitment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between principle-centred power and positional power?

Principle-centred power is based on personal values and visions (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to Covey, what is the capacity of principle-centred power?

To act and make choices and decisions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of leadership power?

The ability to influence because followers trust and respect the leader (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the behaviors that activates principle-centred leadership?

Getting to know people (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a leader's use of power?

Altered attitudes and behavior (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of power is based on the ability to compel someone to do things they don't want to do by use of implied threats or manipulation?

Coercive power (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of power is based on a manager's right to make a request because of authority associated with their job and rank?

Legitimate power (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of power is based on the possession of unique skills, knowledge, and competence?

Expert power (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of power involves the ability to offer inducements in exchange for cooperation and contributions?

Reward power (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of coercive power?

Giving a staff member an undesirable job assignment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between expert power and legitimate power?

Expert power is based on skills, while legitimate power is based on authority (D) Signup and view all the answers