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A Systems View Across Time and Space

Table 1 Exploratory factor analysis

From: Spontaneous processes of reproduction of family-based entrepreneurship: an empirical research on the cognitive nature of the spin-offs

Exploratory factor analysis

Scales/items

 

F1

F2

F3

Cognitive script acquisition ( α  = 0.95)

   

(1) I consider the use of the know-how acquired one of the main reasons that lead an individual to spin off

0.87

  

(2) I consider confidence in my business idea as one of the main reasons that lead an individual to spin off

0.89

  

(3) I consider technical know-how and training as important factors that lead an individual to spin off

0.91

  

(4) I consider personal contacts (developed while working for my company) as important factors that lead an individual to spin off

0.90

  

(5) I consider participating in the development of advanced projects as important factor that lead an individual to spin off

0.84

  

Propensity to spin off ( α= 0.89)

   

(1) I consider the use of the know-how acquired one of the main reasons that lead an individual to spin off

 

0.92

 

(2) I consider confidence in my business idea as one of the main reasons that lead an individual to spin off

 

0.91

 

(3) Some individuals in the company are more inclined to promote spin-offs than others

 

0.89

 

(4) Some functions in the company are more inclined to promote spin-offs than others

 

0.84

 

(5) The spin-off process has been spontaneously promoted both by the parent company and the employee

 

0.88

 

Cognitive map reproduction ( α= 0.86)

   

(1) The spin-off firm generally operates in the same industry as the parent company

  

0.81

(2) The spin-off firm generally operates in the same industry as the parent company as service provider

  

0.77

(3) There is generally an average degree of continuity and similarity (know-how and types of technologies used) between the parent company and the spin-off

  

0.84

(4) I consider technical know-how and training as important factors that lead an individual to spin off

  

0.77

(5) The promoters of spin-off processes usually work in ‘technical’ areas (R&D, Production); also in the daughter company

  

0.87

Eigenvalue

3.25

2.74

5.51

Percent explained variance

9.2

8.1

14.8