Table A1

Scale items questionnaire

ScaleItemAdapted from
EORisk_1We encourage people in our company to take risks with new ideasEggers et al. (2013) 
EORisk_2We value new strategies/plans even if we are not certain that they will always work
EORisk_3To make effective changes to our offering, we are willing to accept at least a moderate level of risk of significant losses
EORisk_4We engage in risky investments (e.g. new employees, facilities, debt, stock options) to stimulate future growth
EOPro 1We consistently look for new business opportunities
EOPro_2Our marketing efforts try to lead customers rather than respond to them
EOPro_3We work to find new businesses or markets to target
EOPro_4We incorporate solutions to unarticulated customers’ needs in our products and services
EOPro_5We continuously try to discover additional needs of our customers of which they are unaware
EOInno_1We highly value new product lines
EOInno_2When it comes to problem solving, we value creative new solutions more than solutions that rely on conventional wisdom
EOInno_3We consider ourselves as an innovative company
EOInno_4Our business is often the first to market with new products and services
EOInno_5Competitors in this market recognize us as leaders in innovation
TechR_1I can usually figure out new hi-tech products and services without help from othersParasuraman (2000) 
TechR_2RNew technology is often too complicated to be useful
TechR_3I like the idea of doing business via computers because you are not limited to regular business hours
TechR_4RWhen I get technical support from a provider of a high-tech product or service, I sometimes feel as if I’m being taken advantage of by someone who knows more than I do
TechR_5Technology gives people more control over their daily lives
TechR_6RI do not consider it safe giving out credit card information over a computer
TechR_7In general, I am among the first in my circle of friends to acquire new technology when it appears
TechR_8RI do not feel confident doing business with a place that can only be reached online
TechR_9Technology makes me more efficient in my occupation
TechR_10RIf you provide information to a machine or over the internet, you can never be sure if it really gets to the right place
DigiS_1Our company has implemented a digitalization strategyRossman (2018) 
DigiS_2The digitalization strategy of our company is documented and communicated
DigiS_3The digital strategy of our company has a significant influence on existing business and operating models
DigiS_4The digital strategy is being continuously evaluated and adapted

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