Use of partial least squares (PLS) in strategic management research: A review of four recent studies

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: Hulland, J
• 署名单位: Western University (University of Western Ontario); University Western Ontario Hospital
• 刊物名称: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0143-2095
• DOI: 10.1002/(SICI)1097-0266(199902)20:2<195::AID-SMJ13>3.0.CO;2-7
• 发表日期: 1999
• 页码: 195-204
• 关键词: causal modeling; measurement issues; partial least squares; strategic management research issues

摘要

Advances in causal modeling techniques have made it possible for researchers to simultaneously examine theory and measures. However, researchers must use these new techniques appropriately. In addition to dealing with the methodological concerns associated with more traditional methods of analysis, researchers using causal modeling approaches must understand their underlying assumptions and limitations. Most researchers are well equipped with a basic understanding of LISREL-type models. In contrast, current familiarity with PLS in the strategic management area is low. The current paper reviews four recent studies in the strategic management area which use PLS. The review notes that the technique has been applied inconsistently, and at times inappropriately, and suggests standards for evaluating future PLS applications. Copyright (C) 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.