Table 2.

Composition of the variables.

Variable	Item(s)
Management training (MT)	I have attained/I am taking part in a training course aimed at attaining the managerial certificate as defined by Legislative Decree 502/92 and Presidential Decree 484/97
Performance information knowledge (PIK)	I have an adequate knowledge of the annual goals of my organization
	I have an adequate knowledge of the annual performance of my organization
Use of performance information (UPI)	Data from the management control unit support me in decision-making
	The planning, programming and control system help me in managing my organizational unit
Clinical directors’ involvement (CDI)	Top management consults me when taking decisions affecting my organizational unit