A director of the medical-surgical nursing units is experiencing low morale among the nursing staff. The CNO (chief nurse officer) has become aware that the nursing staff is unhappy
The CNO believes the morale issues are related to pay and learns this is not the case. What other factors must the CNO consider? Select all that apply. 1. Staff are complaining about the organization?s nursing wages.
2. Staff feel the director is threatening.
3. Staff perceive the unit is managed by favoritism.
4. Staff want the opportunity to advance.
2, 3
Explanation: 1. To enhance employee morale the leadership must allow for positive internal motivational
pressures. The question states wages are not the issue. Some staff may want the opportunity to
advance and some may not be interested in advancement.
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