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Article: Nurses' views on the characteristics of an effective leader.
- Article from:
- AORN Journal
- Article date:
- February 1, 2008
- Author:
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Leading a department or an organization is not an easy task, but effective leadership is critical to an organization's success. Effective leaders can create a working environment in which staff members are satisfied and productive in their jobs and positively contribute to the success of the organization. Ineffective leadership, however, can result in a loss of morale and productivity among staff members and ultimately have a negative impact on outcomes for the organization.
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