Measurement scale for EB, EP and PSOC
| Factor | Items | Loading values |
|---|---|---|
| EB (KMO = 0.862; α = 0.84) | We are confident of our ability to find workable solutions to new challenges by using our existing resources | 0.552 |
| We gladly take on a broader range of challenges than others with our resources would be able to | 0.698 | |
| We use any existing resource that seems useful to responding to a new problem or opportunity | 0.722 | |
| We deal with new challenges by applying a combination of our existing resources and other resources inexpensively available to us | 0.756 | |
| When dealing with new problems or opportunities we take action by assuming that we will find a workable solution | 0.736 | |
| By combining our existing resources, we take on a surprising variety of new challenges | 0.702 | |
| When we face new challenges, we put together workable solutions from our existing resources | 0.734 | |
| We combine resources to accomplish new challenges that the resources were not originally intended to accomplish | 0.602 | |
| EP (KMO = 0.929; α = 0.93) | It is exciting to figure out new ways to solve unmet market needs that can be commercialised | 0.761 |
| Searching for new ideas for products/services to offer is enjoyable to me | 0.809 | |
| I am motivated to figure out how to make existing products/services better | 0.872 | |
| Scanning the environment for new opportunities really excites me | 0.743 | |
| Inventing new solutions to problems is an important part of who I am | 0.815 | |
| Establishing a new company excites me | 0.784 | |
| Owning my own company energises me | 0.881 | |
| Nurturing a new business through its emerging success is enjoyable | 0.814 | |
| Being the founder of a business is an important part of who I am | 0.841 | |
| I really like finding the right people to market my product/service to | 0.839 | |
| Assembling the right people to work for my business is exciting | 0.781 | |
| Pushing my employees and myself to make our company better motivates me | 0.833 | |
| Nurturing and growing companies is an important part of who I am | 0.788 | |
| PSOC (KMO = 0.861; α = 0.89) | I can get what I need in this neighbourhood | 0.666 |
| This neighbourhood helps me fulfil my needs | 0.736 | |
| I feel like a member of this neighbourhood | 0.808 | |
| I belong in this neighbourhood | 0.796 | |
| I have a say about what goes on in my neighbourhood | 0.757 | |
| People in this neighbourhood are good at influencing each another | 0.727 | |
| I feel connected to this neighbourhood | 0.829 | |
| I have a good bond and tie with others in this neighbourhood | 0.786 |
| Factor | Items | Loading values |
|---|---|---|
| EB (KMO = 0.862; | We are confident of our ability to find workable solutions to new challenges by using our existing resources | 0.552 |
| We gladly take on a broader range of challenges than others with our resources would be able to | 0.698 | |
| We use any existing resource that seems useful to responding to a new problem or opportunity | 0.722 | |
| We deal with new challenges by applying a combination of our existing resources and other resources inexpensively available to us | 0.756 | |
| When dealing with new problems or opportunities we take action by assuming that we will find a workable solution | 0.736 | |
| By combining our existing resources, we take on a surprising variety of new challenges | 0.702 | |
| When we face new challenges, we put together workable solutions from our existing resources | 0.734 | |
| We combine resources to accomplish new challenges that the resources were not originally intended to accomplish | 0.602 | |
| EP (KMO = 0.929; | It is exciting to figure out new ways to solve unmet market needs that can be commercialised | 0.761 |
| Searching for new ideas for products/services to offer is enjoyable to me | 0.809 | |
| I am motivated to figure out how to make existing products/services better | 0.872 | |
| Scanning the environment for new opportunities really excites me | 0.743 | |
| Inventing new solutions to problems is an important part of who I am | 0.815 | |
| Establishing a new company excites me | 0.784 | |
| Owning my own company energises me | 0.881 | |
| Nurturing a new business through its emerging success is enjoyable | 0.814 | |
| Being the founder of a business is an important part of who I am | 0.841 | |
| I really like finding the right people to market my product/service to | 0.839 | |
| Assembling the right people to work for my business is exciting | 0.781 | |
| Pushing my employees and myself to make our company better motivates me | 0.833 | |
| Nurturing and growing companies is an important part of who I am | 0.788 | |
| PSOC (KMO = 0.861; | I can get what I need in this neighbourhood | 0.666 |
| This neighbourhood helps me fulfil my needs | 0.736 | |
| I feel like a member of this neighbourhood | 0.808 | |
| I belong in this neighbourhood | 0.796 | |
| I have a say about what goes on in my neighbourhood | 0.757 | |
| People in this neighbourhood are good at influencing each another | 0.727 | |
| I feel connected to this neighbourhood | 0.829 | |
| I have a good bond and tie with others in this neighbourhood | 0.786 |
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