Table 3.

Construct reliability and validity

Construct/dimension/indicatorWeightsLoadingsJöreskog’s
rho_C
Convergent
validity AVE
EO (MC) (composite mode A)  0.8930.676
Analysis (composite mode A)0.3250.8800.7850.558
 Information systems provide support for decision-making0.2610.647  
 When confronted with a major decision, we usually try to develop a thorough analysis0.1800.620  
 Workforce planning and performance appraisal of senior managers0.7710.933  
Defensiveness (composite mode A)0.2470.8070.8810.713
 Use of cost control systems for monitoring the performance of value-generating activities0.2180.797  
 Use of production management techniques for value-generation activities0.3720.840  
 Emphasis on product quality through the use of quality circles0.5760.892  
Futurity (composite mode A)0.3340.8380.8110.598
 We emphasise basic research to provide us with future competitive edge0.6030.893  
 Formal tracking of significant general trends0.1050.534  
 Forecasting key indicators of operations0.4810.843  
Proactiveness (composite mode A)0.3100.7590.8330.633
 Usually. the first ones to introduce new brands or products/services in the market0.4320.844  
 Constantly on the lookout for businesses that can be acquired0.6110.926  
 Operations in larger stages of the life cycle are strategically eliminated0.1200.575  
CO (MC) (composite mode A)  0.7120.552
Aggressiveness (composite mode A)0.6730.7440.8760.703
 Cutting prices to increase market share0.4490.875  
 Setting prices below the competition0.3080.737  
 Seeking market share position at the expense of cash flow and profitability0.4240.895  
Risklessness (composite mode A)0.6720.7430.8700.769
 We seem to adopt a rather conservative view when making major decisions0.6100.895  
 A tendency to trigger or support projects where the expected returns are more reliable/certain0.5290.858  
PBP (MC) (composite mode A)  0.9230.857
 Growth (composite mode A)0.5810.9370.9020.756
 Sales growth position relative to competition0.4130.885  
 Satisfaction with sales growth rate0.2630.771  
 Market share gains relative to competition0.4580.943  
Profitability (composite mode A)0.4990.9140.8890.800
 Satisfaction with return on sales0.6100.915  
 Advantageous financial liquidity position relative to competition0.5060.873  

Notes:

ρC = composite reliability. AVE = average variance extracted. MC = multidimensional construct

Source: Table by authors

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