18 Questions
What is the primary basis of a person's referent power?
The admiration and respect they receive from others
Which of the following is an example of positional power?
A manager's ability to make decisions
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
Which of the following is a characteristic of expert power?
The possession of valued information
What is the primary basis of a person's connection power?
Their formal and informal links to influential persons
Which of the following is a type of personal power?
Expert power
What is principle-centred power based on?
Honour, respect, loyalty and commitment
What is the main difference between principle-centred power and positional power?
Principle-centred power is based on personal values and visions
According to Covey, what is the capacity of principle-centred power?
To act and make choices and decisions
What is the primary source of leadership power?
The ability to influence because followers trust and respect the leader
What is one of the behaviors that activates principle-centred leadership?
Getting to know people
What is the result of a leader's use of power?
Altered attitudes and behavior
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
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
What type of power is based on the possession of unique skills, knowledge, and competence?
Expert power
What type of power involves the ability to offer inducements in exchange for cooperation and contributions?
Reward power
Which of the following is an example of coercive power?
Giving a staff member an undesirable job assignment
What is the main difference between expert power and legitimate power?
Expert power is based on skills, while legitimate power is based on authority
Test your understanding of power and leadership concepts in healthcare, including referent power, information power, and connection power. Learn how managers and leaders get things done in healthcare organizations.
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