On the Dimensions of Managerial Readiness among Radiologic Technologists in Davao Region, Philippines: A Factorial Analysis Approach

This study aimed to develop and validate a reliable instrument for assessing managerial readiness among radiologic technologists employed in tertiary hospitals across the Davao Region (Region XI) in the Philippines. Utilizing an exploratory sequential design, the research was conducted between June 2024 and April 2025 in two phases. The qualitative phase involved in-depth interviews with 15 department heads, from which three core themes—managerial competence, managerial capability, and interpersonal relations—emerged through thematic analysis. These themes informed the construction of an initial 45-item instrument. In the quantitative phase, the instrument was distributed to 230 radiologic technologists for empirical testing. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were conducted to validate the underlying structure, yielding a refined 30-item tool organized into three robust dimensions. The final scale demonstrated strong construct validity, with factor loadings exceeding 0.60, and high internal consistency, as indicated by Cronbach’s alpha coefficients of 0.920 for managerial competence, 0.921 for managerial capability, and 0.888 for interpersonal relations, with an overall reliability score of 0.910. The alignment of factor structures with the Great Eight Competency Theory supported the theoretical soundness of the instrument. The main findings revealed that managerial readiness among radiologic technologists is multidimensional and is significantly shaped by their operational experience, communication skills, and adaptability to leadership demands. The validated instrument, named Coronica’s Managerial Readiness Scale, provides a psychometrically sound tool for identifying and supporting technologists as they transition into managerial roles. This tool has important implications for workforce development, succession planning, and the design of targeted leadership training programs in healthcare settings. It also fills a gap in the literature by offering an empirically derived framework specific to radiologic technologists in a developing country context, contributing to both academic research and practical applications in healthcare leadership development.