There is a shortage of nurses on weekends. The unit manager asks nurses to work every other weekend in return for an additional 8 hours paid vacation per month. The manager is using:
1. Legitimate power.
2. Expert power.
3. Referent power.
4. Reward power.
4
Explanation: 1. Reward power is based on the inducements a manager can offer a staff. In this case the
manager can offer increased wages. Legitimate power is the authority to make a request of
staff. Expert power is based on a manager having unique skills or knowledge. Referent power
is based on the employees? respect for a manager. They comply with requests out of respect for
the manager.
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