One Source of Power That Is Often Exhibited by Nurses

question 6

Multiple Choice

One source of power that is often exhibited by nurses is the power they obtain by influencing others with their knowledge and by how they create a sense of stability by showing the usefulness of the knowledge they share. Which type of power does the nurse obtain in this situation?

• A) information power
• B) connection power
• C) referent power
• D) legitimate power

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Definitions:

Taft-Hartley Act

An American federal statute from 1947 designed to curtail the actions and influence of labor unions.

AFL-CIO

The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, a federation of labor unions in the United States, representing the collective interests of workers.

Strikes

Work stoppages initiated by employees as a form of protest, typically in an effort to gain better pay or working conditions.

Unionization Rate

The percentage of the workforce that is a member of a union, indicating the level of union presence within the labor market.