Table 4

Measurement model summary for LOCs (n = 671)

LOCIdentifierIndicatorIndicator reliabilityInternal consistency reliabilityConvergent validity
LoadingsαρaρcAVE
CO   0.9270.9280.9410.696
 IO_CO_1I use critical thinking skills to evaluate alternative solutions0.667    
 IO_CO_2I think I have the requisite skills to think outside the box0.633    
 IO_CO_3I trust my innovative thought process0.724    
 IO_CO_4I seek out new ways to do things0.807    
 IO_CO_5I consider myself to be creative in my thinking0.79    
 IO_CO_6I have the skills to explore innovative ways to increase efficiency0.746    
 IO_CO_7I am creative in my methods of operation0.634    
LO   0.8780.8780.9160.732
 IO_LO_1I keep learning new technologies0.77    
 IO_LO_2I keep acquiring new skill-sets that will help me become more innovative0.815    
 IO_LO_3I keep researching industry trends to stay ahead of the curve0.789    
 IO_LO_4I have the requisite technical design skills for developing the latest in my field0.75    
FMO   0.8570.8590.9130.779
 IO_FMO_1I am recognised for being at the leading edge of technological innovation0.896    
 IO_FMO_2I am the first one who brings new ideas towards product and services0.892    
 IO_FMO_3I often discuss new ways of doing things with my leader0.751    
TO   0.6040.6110.8340.715
 IO_TO_2I trust new ideas even if I can't see whether the vast majority of people around me accept them0.897    
 IO_TO_3I don't need to see other people using new innovations before I consider them0.893    
AO   0.8190.8190.9170.847
 IO_AO_1I am challenged by unanswered questions0.894    
 IO_AO_2I am challenged by ambiguities0.918    

Notes: LOC = Lower-order construct; AVE = average variance extracted; AO = agility orientation; creative orientation = CO; first-mover orientation = FMO; learning orientation = LO; trust orientation = TO; Cronbach’s alpha = α; reliability coefficient = ρa; composite reliability = ρc

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