Table 1

Measurement model

Construct/Dimension/IndicatorLoadingsWeightsCRAVE
KM Process (MC)  0.9590.855
Knowledge creation (composite Mode A)    
GC1. Units or departments interact with senior management to acquire new knowledge0.7550.263  
GC4. Other areas are visited for information or communication0.7950.257  
GC8. New opportunities to serve customers are quickly identified0.8120.231  
GC10. Changes in our customers' tastes are quickly analyzed and interpreted0.8520.245  
GC11. The consequences of market changes on new services are routinely considered0.7940.253  
Knowledge storage (composite Mode A)    
GC12. Employees retain and archive new information for future use0.8250.352  
GC31. Storing and organizing knowledge0.9380.384  
GC32. Replacing obsolete knowledge0.9000.389  
Knowledge transfer (composite Mode A)    
GC23. Incorporating knowledge into the implementation of new products and services0.8660.409  
GC28. Incorporating the knowledge of other companies into the company0.8500.334  
GC29. Distributing knowledge throughout the company0.9020.401  
Knowledge application (composite Mode A)    
GC34. Applying the lessons learned from experience0.8950.243  
GC37. Quickly finding the kind of knowledge needed to solve each problem0.9090.224  
GC39. Using knowledge to adapt strategic plans0.8780.216  
GC40. Locating and applying the knowledge needed to change competitive conditions0.9110.223  
GC43. Quickly applying the necessary knowledge in urgent and/or critical competitive situations0.8710.213  
Dynamic capabilities (DC)  0.9630.868
Sensing capability (composite mode A)    
CDd1. Frequently explores the environment to identify new business opportunities0.8760.249  
CDd2. Regularly reviews the effect of changes in its business environment on clients0.9270.277  
CDd3. Reviews product/service development efforts to ensure that they are in line with what the customer wants0.9320.288  
CDd4. Spends time implementing new product/process ideas and improving existing ones0.9100.282  
Learning capability (composite mode A)    
CDa5. Has effective processes and routines for identifying, assessing and importing new information and knowledge0.8810.214  
CDa6. Has appropriate processes and routines for assimilating new information and knowledge0.8950.220  
CDa7. Is effective in transforming existing information into new knowledge0.9060.239  
CDa8. Is effective in using knowledge in new products/processes0.8670.227  
CDa9. Is effective in developing new knowledge that has the potential to influence product/process development0.9230.218  
Integrating capability (composite mode A)    
CDi10. Employees are willing to contribute their individual efforts to the organization0.7510.176  
CDi11. There is a comprehensive understanding of the tasks and responsibilities of each employee0.9050.215  
CDi12. Is aware of who has specialized skills and knowledge relevant to the job0.8830.233  
CoI13. Carefully interrelates his or her actions to adapt to changing conditions0.8850.259  
CDi14. You get your employees to successfully interconnect their activities0.9210.257  
Coordinating capability (composite Mode A)    
CDc15. It is ensured that the output of each employee's work is synchronized with that of others0.8750.223  
CDc16. Ensures appropriate allocation of material and immaterial resources0.8690.220  
RQ17. Assigns tasks to employees commensurate with their skills and abilities0.8590.204  
CDc18. Ensures that there is compatibility between employees' expertise and work processes0.9120.235  
RQ19. Overall, it is well coordinated0.9260.242  
Customer results (composite Mode A)  0.9340.740
CR1. Increased customer value for products and services0.8600.242  
CR2. Improving the distribution of products and services0.8450.216  
CR3. Increased customer loyalty and commitment0.8980.245  
CR4. Improved service, attention and support to the customer0.8350.222  
CR5. Involvement of customers in the design of products, processes and/or services0.8630.237  
People results (composite Mode A)  0.9430.769
PR1. Increased employee satisfaction0.8920.236  
PR2. Increased employee motivation0.9050.235  
PR3. Acquisition of skills and improvement of staff training0.8590.223  
PR4. Improving communication between workers0.8480.223  
PR5. Improving working conditions0.8800.222  

Note(s): CR: composite reliability; AVE: average variance extracted; MC: multidimensional construct

Source(s): Authors' own creation

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