The following is a model of the Theory of Group Power within Organizations:
Controlling
the Effect of
Environmental
Forces Position Resources Role
Power Capacity
ê
Nurse Leader’s Power Capacity X
Power è ê ç Nurse Leader’s
Competency Power
ê Competency
Communication ê Power Capacity X
Competency è ç Communication
ê Competency
Goals/Outcomes ê Power Capacity X
Competency è ç Goals/Outcomes
ê Competency
Perspective è ç Power
ê Perspective