Variable Role Operationalization, Categories
Outcome of reorganization Outcome Dichotomous: successful (i.e. restructuring agreement and company continued) or not successful
Risk taking Explaining Dichotomous: yes (i.e. additional personal (financial) contributions from owner/entrepreneur) or no
Innovativeness Explaining Dichotomous: yes (i.e. innovation in organizational area and/or at product level) or no
Proactivity Explaining Dichotomous: yes (i.e. communication and cooperation with the banks) or no
Commitment Explaining Dichotomous: yes (i.e. reorganization concept) or no
Adding new agents Explaining Dichotomous: yes (i.e. replacing or adding managers) or no
Size of firm Moderating Turnover in classes: turnover (0 – 2 million €, 2 – 10 million €, and 10 – 50 million €)
Age of firm Moderating Dichotomous: young (under 5 years) or older companies (5 years and older)
Industry Moderating Categorial: service, construction/building, trade, manufacturing, and other