Path Coefficient

Linear Model

Exogenous criteria

Hypothesis 1

Disruptive technology predicts net income

21.38^***

Net income predicts incentive pay

76.32^***

Hypothesis 2

Disruptive technology and firm size predict net income

10.00^***

Net income predicts incentive pay

76.32^***

Hypothesis 3

Disruptive technology and age predict net income

4.44^***

Net income predicts incentive pay

76.32^***

Hypothesis 4

Disruptive technology and tenure predict net income

8.11^***

Net income predicts incentive pay

76.32^***

Hypothesis 5

Disruptive technology and education predict net income

35.01^***

Net income predicts incentive pay

76.32^***

Hypothesis 6

Disruptive technology and CEO as founder predict net income

20.99^***

Net income predicts incentive pay

76.32^***

Hypothesis 7

Disruptive technology and CEO as celebrity predict net income

77.96^***

Net income predicts incentive pay

76.32^***

Disruptive technology and CEO ability to fund growth predicts net income

0.11

Net income predicts total compensation

30.90^***