The nurse has been hired by the organization to direct the work of other nurses. What is the term used to describe the type of power this nurse will hold?
1. Responsibility
2. Personal influence
3. Authority
4. Accountability
Correct Answer: 3
Authority is the official power given by the organization to direct the work of others. Accountability is the ability and willingness to assume responsibility. Personal influence is a type of power that comes from within and is associated with leaders, not managers.
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