The results in Table 5 (Stage I) also indicate a significant
path between OC and INN (ˇ = 0.411, p < 0.01)
in exploratory innovations. Thus, OC seems to be useful
in driving project innovativeness in exploratory projects,
where innovation is highly valued and generation of
new knowledge is more important. Moreover, the evidence
indicates a significantly positive effect of INN
on PERF in exploratory projects (ˇ = 0.402, p < 0.001,
Table 5).