Posted: May 29th, 2015

Topic: NURS 6053- week 6 discussion- Power Dynamics

Power Dynamics

What does power look like? Sound like? Feel like?

In this Discussion, you examine a situation involving demonstrations of power and consider various influences on the power dynamics. You also propose strategies for enhancing an individual’s power base to be more efficacious in interactions.

To prepare:

• Review the information in Chapter 13 of the course text.
• Think about various situations within your organization or one with which you are familiar. Which types of power have you observed in these situations? As a focus for this Discussion, select one situation in which multiple types of power were displayed.
• Consider whether gender may have had an influence on the dynamics or outcome of the situation. What policies, standards, or other strategies have been used in your organization to address negative gender-related perceptions of power and/or gender disparities? What other factors (e.g., race, language issues, education) do you think may have affected the power dynamics in this situation?
• What strategies would you recommend for one or more of the individuals involved in this situation to promote a more effective personal power base?

Post on or before Day 3 a description of a situation in which the use of multiple types of power was evident. Assess the influence that gender and other factors may have had on the dynamics and/or outcome of the situation. Propose one or more strategies that could help an individual in this situation develop a more effective power base.

References

Marquis, B. L., & Huston, C. J. (2012). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing: Theory and application (Laureate Education, Inc., custom ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

• Chapter 13, “Organizational, Political, and Personal Power”

Please use one more academic resource