Table 3

Exploratory factor analysis (EFA)

Components→ item↓Creative
orientation
Learning
orientation
First-mover
orientation
Trust
orientation
Agility
orientation
I use critical thinking skills to evaluate alternative solutions0.755    
I think I have the requisite skills to think outside the box0.736    
I trust my innovative thought process0.736    
I seek out new ways to do things0.736    
I consider myself to be creative in my thinking0.727    
I have the skills to explore innovative ways to increase efficiency0.669    
I am creative in my methods of operation0.665    
I keep learning new technologies 0.85   
I keep acquiring new skill-sets that will help me become more innovative 0.765.  
I keep researching industry trends to stay ahead of the curve 0.714   
I have the requisite technical design skills for developing the latest in my field 0.665   
I am recognised for being at the leading edge of technological innovation  0.83  
I am the first one who brings new ideas towards product and services  0.752  
I often discuss new ways of doing things with my leader  0.689  
I am not suspicious of new inventions and new ways of thinking   0.805 
I trust new ideas even if I can't see whether the vast majority of people around me accept them   0.725 
I don't need to see other people using new innovations before I consider them   0.653 
I am challenged by unanswered questions    0.867
I am challenged by ambiguities    0.85
Eigen value6.9302.0241.4981.3011.218
Cronbach’s α0.910.900.830.790.80
Total variance explained68.124%
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