Table 2 .
Generated categories, subcategories and examples of codes
| Categories | Subcategories | An Example of the Code |
|---|---|---|
| Ethical Problems | Doubt in ethical act | - Negative outcome of introducing a role model to staff - Uncertainty about how to deal with staff |
| Ethical conflict | - Conflict between the needs and expectations of nurses - Conflict in meeting the similar needs of employees - Conflict between leaders’ values and the values of the organization |
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| Ethical distress | - Discomfort following the implementation of procedures in accordance with organizational policies and rules - Dissatisfaction caused by being forced to perform certain tasks due to shortage of staff |
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| Cultural Problems | Organizational culture | - Absence of a culture of democracy in the organization - Lack of the proper culture in introducing the role model |
| Social culture | - Negative public perception of the nursing community - Negative feelings of patients’ families with regard to the night shift - Attitude of the majority of the population to nurses as physician assistants |
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| Managerial Problems | Issues related to organization | - Lack of power and authority in recruitment - Physician-oriented system - Low regard for the nursing profession - Lack of facilities - Characteristics of the clinical environment |
| Issues related to staff | - Staff's abuse and bullying - Undesirable behavior such as speaking ill of each other - Understanding of justice among personnel |