Dimension	Items	Factor loading
Tangible resources	TR1. We have access to very large, unstructured, or fast-moving data for analysis	0.867
	TR2. We integrate data from multiple sources into a data warehouse for easy access	0.831
	TR3. We integrate external data with internal to facilitate analysis of business environment	0.754
	TR4.Our ‘big data analytics’ projects are adequately funded	0.721
	TR5.Our ‘big data analytics’ projects are given enough time to achieve their objectives	0.768
	TR6. We have explored or adopted parallel computing approaches to big data processing	0.709
	TR7. We have explored or adopted different data visualization tools	0.867
	TR8. We have explored or adopted cloud-based services for processing data and performing analytics	0.793
Intangible resources	IR1. We base our decisions on data rather than on instinct	0.799
	IR2. We are willing to override our own intuition when data contradict our viewpoints	0.762
	IR3. We continuously coach our employees to make decisions based on data	0.684
	IR4. We are able to acquire new and relevant knowledge	0.822
	IR5. We have made concerted efforts for the exploitation of existing competencies and exploration of new knowledge	0.827
	IR6. We are able to assimilate relevant knowledge	0.751
	IR7. We are able to apply relevant knowledge	0.836
Human skills and knowledge	HSK1. Our BDA managers are able to understand the business need of other functional managers, suppliers, and customers to determine opportunities that big data might bring to our business.	0.856
	HSK2. Our BDA managers are able to coordinate big data-related activities in ways that support other functional managers, suppliers, and customers	0.768
	HSK3. Our BDA managers are able to understand and evaluate the output extracted from big data	0.830
	HSK4. Our BDA managers are able to understand where to apple big data	0.817
	HSK5. Our ‘big data analytics’ staff is well trained	0.815
	HSK6. We provide big data analytics training to our own employees	0.749
	HSK7. Our ‘big data analytics’ staff has suitable education to fulfil their jobs	0.781