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Table 2 Questionnaire items used in this study

From: Determinants for the success of regional ICT ventures: a close examination of South Korea

Construct

Item

Innovation effort

 IE1

My company has invested adequate innovation efforts in internal and external R&D

 IE2

My company has invested adequate innovation efforts in manufacturing, services, and production

 IE3

My company has invested adequate innovation efforts in design and marketing

Private equity and support

 PE1

The private equity and support services have positive effects on the quality of products and services offered by the company

 PE2

The private equity and support services have positive effects on the financial conditions of the company

 PE3

The private equity and support services are considered important components of the company

Government support

 GS1

Government support has positive effects on the quality of the products and services offered by the company

 GS2

R&D programs supported by the government have positive effects on efficiency and the current status of the company

 GS3

Supports (e.g., technological assistance) provided by the government have positive effects on efficiency and the current status of the company

Economic performance

 EP1

The sales rate of the company has improved

 EP2

The return on assets (ROA) and return on sales (ROS) of the company have improved

 EP3

The operating profits and cash flow of the company have improved

Job creation

 JC1

The number of new job has increased

 JC2

The quality of new entry job positions has improved

 JC3

There will be a notable increase in the creation of new employment opportunities in the company