A nurse is interested in moving into a management position. Which action would assist with accomplishing this?
a. Use of reward power c. Use of expert pow-er
b. Use of coercive power d. Use of legitimate power
C
An expert refers to someone who is knowledgeable, experienced, and respected in his or her area of nursing. This type of expert power would assist the nurse to advance to higher positions in nursing. Reward power is closely linked with legitimate power in that it comes about because the individual has the power to provide or withhold rewards. Legitimate power is power connected to a position of authority. Coercive power is power derived from fear of consequences.
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