Table 1 Approach for informal relationship categorization
From: Informal relationship patterns among staff of local health and non-health organizations in Thailand
Round | # Category | Level | Definition | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 3 | Strong | >5 relationship lines | 113 (39.8) |
Moderate | 3-5 relationship lines | 88 (31.0) | ||
Weak | <3 relationship lines | 83 (29.2) | ||
2 | 4 | Strong | At least 1 relationship line between Chief Executive of SAO and any position of THPH | 166 (58.5) |
Moderate | At least 1 relationship line between Deputy Chief Executive of SAO or Chairman of SAO Council and any position of THPH | 34 (12.0) | ||
Weak | Any other relationship line between staff of both organizations | 21 (7.4) | ||
None | No relationship line was drawn | 63 (22.2) |