Coding structure of theme: “identity as it should be”
| Main theme | Categories | Codes |
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| Identity (as strategists) as “it should be” | Directors’ perceptions of middle managers (B1) |
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| Middle managers perception of themselves (B2) |
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| Main theme | Categories | Codes |
|---|---|---|
| Identity (as strategists) as “it should be” | Directors’ perceptions of middle managers (B1) | They must be innovative They should be specialists and strategists Wanted middle managers to be more independent Middle managers should act as directors when needed They should be empowered to take decisions Should play the role of analysts |
| Middle managers perception of themselves (B2) | Career aspirations Career learning Growth and maturity Personal development Management-in-training |
Source(s): Authors' own work
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