A Systems View Across Time and Space
Exploratory factor analysis | Scales/items | ||
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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 |