Table 2

Organizational defensive routines factor loading (individual component)

Factor
RigidityEmbarrassment avoidance
RG4: I only change the way of doing things under pressure from the organization0.89 
RG2: When dealing with work-related procedures and processes, I do not like changes0.70 
RG3: In my job, I usually do not change the way I do things0.65 
EMBA4: I feel embarrassed if my opinions are challenged by my colleagues 0.74
EMBA5: I feel embarrassed to challenge my superiors’ opinions 0.71
EMBA3: I avoid speaking to the point if this would embarrass my colleagues 0.44
 
Cronbach’s alpha0.800.66

Note(s):N = 207. Principle axis factor and Oblimin rotation were used. Loadings lower than 0.30 were omitted. RG: rigidity and EMBA: embarrassment avoidance

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