The director of two nursing units is off on medical leave. The morale on these units has decreased over the past year. During the director's absence, the chief nurse officer (CNO) notices a marked increase in the staff's morale. This causes the CNO to be concerned about which factor on these two units?

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1. Lack of appropriate staffing is not the overriding concern.
2. While this may be a part of the problem, it is not the major concern.
3. Authentic leadership is required for a healthy work environment. Since the morale on these units has increased in the director's absence, the CNO would be concerned about the manager's leadership style.
4. This is not the primary concern.

The Director of Two Nursing Units Is Off on Medical