Power and Influence Knowledge Assessment Directions: Answer the questions below and hit submit. Your instructor will grade your responses and send you a final assessment score within one week. Name Email 1. Select the power using relationships. Referent Charisma Persuasiveness 2. Select the power using punishment. Legitimate Information Coercive 3. Which of the power type(s) is/are considered Personal Power? (check all that apply) Legitimate Coercive Information Reward Referent Charisma Persuasiveness Expert 4. Part 1: Describe a recent event (personal or public) where you observed or experienced an inequitable situation. Describe the inequity and how power was used. Identify the types of power. Part 2: How would you handle it differently, if appropriate? 5. Case Study: Chris is the head nurse of the oncology floor at Meridian Hospital. Chris is also on the team managing six (6) patients on the floor. The other team members include pharmacist, floor nurse, physician, occupational therapist, and dietitian. It should be noted that this is the first time this team has worked together. The team huddles at the beginning of each shift. On this specific day, a patient, Pat Simmons, is due to meet with the team to discuss the next round of chemotherapy. After the review of Pat’s case, Chris reminds the team that the patient/family meeting will be at 11am. The team understands that the patient/family meetings are important for the team to not only inform the patient/family of next steps, but also for the team to assure all aspects of care are covered. During the first 5 minutes of the meeting, Payton, the pharmacist, is chatting with the family about matters outside the medical treatment. Dr. Parker interrupts and begins speaking with the patient and family regarding the treatment process. Dr. Parker spends about 10 minutes going through procedure, stating facts and possible side effects. When finished, the Payton begins discussing the chemotherapy drugs that will be used. After 20 minutes of information sharing, Chris asks the patient if he has any questions. Pat is bewildered. His wife and daughter look confused. The occupational therapist, bedside nurse, and dietitian say nothing. What types of power are being displayed in this situation? How do you know? Where on Maslow's Hierarchy of Need is Pat and his family in this scenario? Explain. If you were Chris, how would you have started this meeting with Pat and his family? What type of power would you use to assure all information was covered with the team and the patient/family?
Name Email 1. Select the power using relationships. Referent Charisma Persuasiveness 2. Select the power using punishment. Legitimate Information Coercive 3. Which of the power type(s) is/are considered Personal Power? (check all that apply) Legitimate Coercive Information Reward Referent Charisma Persuasiveness Expert 4. Part 1: Describe a recent event (personal or public) where you observed or experienced an inequitable situation. Describe the inequity and how power was used. Identify the types of power. Part 2: How would you handle it differently, if appropriate? 5. Case Study: Chris is the head nurse of the oncology floor at Meridian Hospital. Chris is also on the team managing six (6) patients on the floor. The other team members include pharmacist, floor nurse, physician, occupational therapist, and dietitian. It should be noted that this is the first time this team has worked together. The team huddles at the beginning of each shift. On this specific day, a patient, Pat Simmons, is due to meet with the team to discuss the next round of chemotherapy. After the review of Pat’s case, Chris reminds the team that the patient/family meeting will be at 11am. The team understands that the patient/family meetings are important for the team to not only inform the patient/family of next steps, but also for the team to assure all aspects of care are covered. During the first 5 minutes of the meeting, Payton, the pharmacist, is chatting with the family about matters outside the medical treatment. Dr. Parker interrupts and begins speaking with the patient and family regarding the treatment process. Dr. Parker spends about 10 minutes going through procedure, stating facts and possible side effects. When finished, the Payton begins discussing the chemotherapy drugs that will be used. After 20 minutes of information sharing, Chris asks the patient if he has any questions. Pat is bewildered. His wife and daughter look confused. The occupational therapist, bedside nurse, and dietitian say nothing. What types of power are being displayed in this situation? How do you know? Where on Maslow's Hierarchy of Need is Pat and his family in this scenario? Explain. If you were Chris, how would you have started this meeting with Pat and his family? What type of power would you use to assure all information was covered with the team and the patient/family?
