An empirical examination of the underlying dimensions of purchasing competence

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: Narasimhan, R; Jayaram, J; Carter, JR
• 署名单位: Michigan State University; Michigan State University's Broad College of Business; University of Oregon; Arizona State University; Arizona State University-Tempe
• 刊物名称: PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
• ISSN/ISSBN: 1059-1478
• 发表日期: 2001
• 页码: 1-15
• 关键词: second-order factor analysis; purchasing competence; STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELS

摘要

The importance of evaluating the effectiveness of the purchasing function in firms along multiple criteria has attracted considerable attention. However, few studies have identified the defining elements that constitute purchasing competence. This paper introduces the construct of purchasing competence using a second-order factor structure derived from purchasing practices identified from the literature. The validity of the construct (purchasing competence) is tested using data from a sample of 179 firms. The results indicate (1) the construct validity of purchasing competence and (2) the predictive validity of purchasing competence, which has a significant positive influence on total quality management performance and customer satisfaction. The implications of these findings for additional research are discussed.