Author Question: A staff nurse admires the nurse manager's leadership style. What type of power does the nurse ... (Read 86 times)

CBme · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A staff nurse admires the nurse manager's leadership style. What type of power does the nurse manager have in this situation?

a. Informal power
b. Coercive power
c. Referent power
d. Information power

Question 2

Nursing administrators were concerned about the cost of replacing staff members. The reason for an increase of cost is:

a. The work itself
b. The expense of the orientation period
c. Limited advancement potential
d. Increased recognition for achievement

jordangronback · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
In referent power, the leader is admired and exerts influence because the followers desire to be like the leader.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Considerable time and money are required to recruit and select a replacement for someone who leaves a position. The orientation period is expensive because of educational costs and decreased productivity.