Table 1 Factors, items loading, variance explained and internal consistence of the assessments of department leadership. Principal Component Analysis with Varimax Rotation with Kaiser Normalisation

Factor 1: Professional-supportive

Ensure professional standards and quality in patient treatment

Stimulate professional collaboration across different departments

Motivate employees and create support

Develop and utilize new routines and working methods

Coordinate different types of activity within the department

Solve interpersonal problems and differences

Initialize new professional opportunities

Factor 2: Economic-operational

Economic steering, accounting and budget

Ensure that rules and routines are followed

% of variance

Cronbach alpha