POWER AND AUTHORITY POWER AND AUTHORITY “The stick, the carrot, and

the hug may all be necessary, but the greatest

of these is the hug—”

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What is Power And Authority:

Power: is one’s capacity to influence others,

Authority: is the right to direct others.

Source of power ( Types of power )

Reward Power Legitimate Power Coercive Power Referent PowerExpert Power

Reward Power

The theory of reward power relies on the belief that employees are more likely to perform their job at a high level if they know rewards are contingent on their performance. Managers have the power to control the allocation of these rewards, which can include pay raises, bonuses, days off, awards or recognition.

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Legitimate Power

Legitimate power is the most simple and basic source of power in management. This managerial power stems mainly from the formal position or role of the manager in the company. The power and influence of the manager is seen as fair and legitimate by the employee because the power is derived from the manager's position, experience or status.

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Coercive PowerCoercive power is a source of

power that relies on an employee's high dependency on his job, current pay and benefits. Managers try to intimidate employees with reprimand or punishments such as losing their job or being demoted; this source of power leaves employees no choice but to perform well or risk losing their job.

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Referent PowerReferent power is based on the relationship of the manager and employee. With this source of power, employees will work hard and respond well to a manager's use of power because of a positive working relationship, strong emotional bonds or a physical attraction. The source of referent power is more of an employee choice rather than a managerial style or ploy.

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Expert PowerExpert power is the source of power

that every manager should strive to achieve. With expert power, an employee trusts and believes in everything a manager tells or asks of them because they see the manager as having great expertise in the specific area of business. Managers can get employees to do almost any activity to help the business because of the employee's respect of the manager's expertise and experience.

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Types Of Authority

LINE AUTHORITY:The most fundamental authority within an organization, reflects existing superior-subordinate relationships. It consists of the right to make decisions and to give order concerning the production,sales or finance related behaviour of subordinates.In general, line authority pertains to matters directly involving management system production, sales, finance etc., and as a result with the attainment of objectives.People directly responsible for these areas within the organization are delegated line authority to assist them in performing their obligatory activities.

STAFF AUTHORITY:Staff authority consists of the right to advise or assist those who possess line authority as well as other staff personnel.

Staff authority enables those responsible for improving the effectiveness of line personnel to perform their required tasks.

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FUNCTIONAL AUTHORITY:Functional authority consists of the right to give

orders within a segment of the organization in which this right is normally non existent.

This authority is usually assigned to individuals to complement the line or staff authority they already possess.

Functional Authority generally covers only specific task areas and is operational only for designated amounts of time. It is given to individuals who, in order to meet responsibilities in their own areas, must be able to exercise some control over organization members in other areas.

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Techniques for Building power: 1. Expand personal resources by:

a. Self awarenessb. Vitalityc. Resilienced. Mental and emotional strengthe. The ability to take risks

* building resources in any of these areas will increase personal power

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2. Present a powerful picture to others :

(look, act, and talk )Ex. The nurse who stands tall and is

poised (ready), assertive, articulate, and well-groomed presents a picture of personal control and power .

3- Determine the powerful in the organization : Understanding and working within both the formal and informal power structure is necessary.

The powerful individuals in the informal structure are often more difficult to identify than those in the formal.

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Techniques for Building power.. Cont..4- Learn the language and symbols of the

organization:New members must understand and

socialize with organizational culture and value system to build power.

6- Increase professional skills and knowledge.

performance must be extraordinary to enhance power.

Excellence that reflects knowledge and skill enhances a nurse’s credibility and determines how they are viewed by others

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7- Use experts and seek counsel:By looking to others for advice

and counsel8- Develop visibility and a voice in

the organization :Newcomers must become active in

committees or groups and develop observational, listening and verbal skills.

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9- Learn to toot your own horn:- Self-respect: one who is talented

and unique.10- Maintain a sense of humor:Appropriate humor is very

effective.

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12- Empower other :- Leaders need to empower others

and followers must empower their leaders.

- Women are frequently bitter and envious of other woman, they withhold support and openly attack.

- Nurses do not gain their share of power because they allow others to divide them and weaken their base.

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Some leaders don't teach others and not want to see others succeed. These individuals have been termed the queen bee syndrome.

- The queen bee wants to be the main attraction and desires that subordinates remain powerless.

- Power bring more power, while powerlessness generate more powerlessness.

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