NURSING 265 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Trait Theory
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Reward power ability to reward others for complying, may include rewards such as salary, desired assignments, acknowledgment of accomplishments. Coercive power opposite of reward power, based on fear of punishment for failure to comply. Sources include: withholding pay increases, undesired assignments, verbal/written warnings, termination. Legitimate power based on an official position in the organization, through legitimate power manager has the right to influence staff members, staff members obligated to accept that influence. Referent power comes from followers" identification with the leader. The admired & respected nurse is able to influence other nurses because of their desire to emulate him/her. Expert power based on knowledge, skills, information. Ex: nurses who have expertise in areas such as physical assessment or technical skills or who keep up with information non important topics will gain respect from others. Information power based on a person"s possession of information that others need.
