The microfoundations of physicians' managerial attitude.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Accountable care has profoundly changed the organizational models adopted by health care organizations and, consequently, the skill set required for doctor-managers who have become middle managers and must deal with the operational management of their units. The aim of this study was to identify the psychological microfoundations (i.e., traits) of physicians' managerial attitude. Specifically, we analysed the roles played by narcissism, specialization choices and identification with the organization.

Methods

We collected primary data on a population of ward unit heads in the Italian National Health Service. A logistic regression model predicting the levels of managerial attitude was employed.

Results

The results indicate that high levels of narcissism and i

SUBMITTER: Di Vincenzo F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7934558 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature