

Author: Hansen Eric Shook Steven R. Knowles Chris
Publisher: NRC Research Press
ISSN: 1208-6037
Source: Canadian Journal of Forest Research, Vol.38, Iss.2, 2008-02, pp. : 363-375
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Abstract
Using a mail questionnaire targeted at 500 softwood sawmills in the United States and Canada, firm innovativeness was assessed using three methods: (1) current technology, (2) self-evaluation, and (3) a new scale—the propensity to create and adopt scale. The results of these three methods were then compared to assess the performance of each method. Additionally, the relationship between firm innovativeness and financial performance was examined. Based on responses from 85sawmills (19% adjusted response rate), the results show that both the self-evaluated and the propensity to create and adopt measures differentiate between mills with high and low levels of innovativeness. The composite of the propensity to create and adopt scale shows higher reliability (Chronbach’s
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