The objective of the studies was to evaluate the working relationships in hospital. A questionnaire with relevant closed and open, questions was distributed among nurses, midwives, paramedical personnel, auxiliary workers and cleaning staff.

The respondents answered questions concerning activities and tasks carried out by subordinates, allocation of tasks, their sequence and timing. Other questions referred to working relationship, hierarchy, scope of tasks, professional responsibility, motivation and supervision.

Auxiliary workers, dieticians and cleaning staff gave more uniform answers (80-90%), while nurses and midwives responded in a more differentiated way. It was especially when they pointed out a person distributing tasks. The sequence of indications was as follows: department nurse, chief nurse, head of department, chief manager, therapeutic manager. Not less than 59% of the personnel stated that a double subordination system generates conflicts and disorganises work. Asked about factors affecting their basic salary, the respondents mentioned, among others, commitment (31%) and education (29%).