Table 2

Coding structure of theme: “Identity as it is”

Main themeCategoriesCodes
Identity as it isDirectors’ perceptions of middle managers (A1)
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    Middle managers are critical

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    They occupy strategic position

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    Influencers

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    They are specialists

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    Lack of experience

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    Must take initiative and ownership

 Middle managers perception of themselves (A2)
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    Professional technicians

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    We are specialists

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    Influencers

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    We are knowledgeable thinkers

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    We adopt a supervisory role

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    We are project coordinators

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    Limited authority

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