Going beyond the untold facts in PLS–SEM and moving forward

European Journal of Marketing, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 58(13), С. 81 - 106

Опубликована: Май 28, 2024

Purpose This paper aims to discuss recent criticism related partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Design/methodology/approach Using a combination of literature reviews, empirical examples, and simulation evidence, this research demonstrates that critical accounts PLS-SEM paint an overly negative picture PLS-SEM’s capabilities. Findings Criticisms often generalize from boundary conditions with little practical relevance the method’s general performance, disregard metrics analyses (e.g., Type I error assessment) are important when assessing efficacy. Research limitations/implications We believe alleged “fallacies” “untold facts” have already been addressed in prior discussion should shift toward constructive avenues by exploring future areas relevant applications. Practical implications All statistical methods, including PLS-SEM, strengths weaknesses. Researchers need consider established guidelines advancements using method, especially given fast pace developments field. Originality/value addresses criticisms offers researchers, reviewers, journal editors more view its

Язык: Английский

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A different causal perspective with Necessary Condition Analysis

Journal of Business Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 177, С. 114618 - 114618

Опубликована: Март 18, 2024

This article delves deeper into the causal perspective of Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA). In contrast to traditional probabilistic sufficiency approaches in quantitative social science research about what will happen on average a group cases, NCA is interested not occur almost every case if necessary condition absent. Rooted David Hume's theory causation explores factors that act as 'must-haves' or bottlenecks for outcome. Operating from this necessity perspective, functions deterministically (without exceptions) non-deterministically (allowing exceptions). can enrich theories and models by identifying essential factors. The contributes literature precisely describing used NCA, explaining how different perspectives are commonly research.

Язык: Английский

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A framework for enhancing the replicability of behavioral MIS research using prediction oriented techniques

International Journal of Information Management, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 78, С. 102805 - 102805

Опубликована: Май 15, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Industry 4.0 technologies and circular economy synergies: Enhancing corporate sustainability through sustainable supply chain integration and flexibility

Environmental Technology & Innovation, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 35, С. 103723 - 103723

Опубликована: Июнь 29, 2024

Recently, an increasing number of firms have embraced sustainable supply chain practices to reduce negative environmental and societal impacts in their networks. The adoption a circular economy framework has become popular among many businesses as strategic approach achieving development goals. This involves turning used products into new items with different uses, aligning wider corporate sustainability aims. advent Industry 4.0 initiatives holds the potential exert transformative influence across entire business systems, redefining manner which are conceived, manufactured, distributed, disposed of. present study undertakes inquiry interconnections linking capabilities, green integration (GSCI), flexibility management (SSCF), utilization capabilities (CEC) within context performance (CSP). Based on comprehensive survey 256 manufacturing organizations, highlights importance integrating dynamic like GSCI SSCF I4.0 CE strategies. collected data reveal GSCI, SSCF, enhancing CEC promoting sustainability. Given these insights, recognizing harmonizing vital technologies proves valuable for organizations aiming enhance through informed decisions.

Язык: Английский

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Combined importance–performance map analysis (cIPMA) in partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS–SEM): a SmartPLS 4 tutorial

Journal of Marketing Analytics, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Июнь 4, 2024

Abstract Recent research on partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS–SEM) extended the classic importance–performance map analysis (IPMA) by taking results of a necessary condition (NCA) into consideration. By also highlighting conditions, combined (cIPMA) offers tool that enables better prioritization management actions to improve key target construct. In this article, we showcase cIPMA’s main steps when using SmartPLS 4 software. Our illustration draws technology acceptance model (TAM) used in original publication, which features prominently business research.

Язык: Английский

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Predicting restaurants’ surplus food platform continuance: Insights from the combined use of PLS-SEM and NCA and predictive model comparisons

Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 79, С. 103820 - 103820

Опубликована: Март 18, 2024

Surplus or anti-food waste platforms have emerged as opportunities for restaurants to sell their daily surplus food. However, restaurants' commitment these often diminishes over time, which can result in discontinuance. Hence, it is necessary explain and predict restaurant food platform continuance intentions. For this purpose, we propose a model that integrates the technology acceptance (TAM) self-determination theory. We assessed our by jointly applying partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) condition analysis (NCA) analyze data from 214 using platforms. The findings indicate perceived ease of use, economic motivation, environmental motivation are significant determinants conditions intention. Moreover, comparisons BIC, Akaike weights, CVPAT highlighted model's predictive accuracy was higher than alternative models based solely on TAM.

Язык: Английский

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Emerging opportunities for information systems researchers to expand their PLS-SEM analytical toolbox

Industrial Management & Data Systems, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 124(6), С. 2230 - 2250

Опубликована: Май 20, 2024

Purpose Rigorous applications of analytical tools in information systems (IS) research are important for developing new knowledge and innovations the field. Emerging provide building blocks future inquiry, practice innovation. This article summarizes findings an analysis adoption reporting partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) by Industrial Management & Data Systems authors most recent five-year period. Design/methodology/approach Selected emerging advanced PLS-SEM that have experienced limited highlighted to broaden awareness their value IS researchers. Findings facilitate understanding increasingly complex theoretical models deliver improved prediction assessment now available. researchers should explore opportunities apply these more fully describe contributions research. Research limitations/implications demonstrate increasing acceptance as a useful alternative methodology within IS. is preferred (SEM) method many settings will become even widely applied when aware tools. Practical implications methodological developments help examine concepts relationships publish work. Researchers encouraged engage complete analyses applying applicable Originality/value Applications prediction, theory testing confirmation increased years. Information system scholars continue exercise sound where applicable. Recommended guidelines following Hair et al . (2019; 2022) included.

Язык: Английский

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The role of ChatGPT readiness in shaping language teachers' language teaching innovation and meeting accountability: A bisymmetric approach

Computers and Education Artificial Intelligence, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 7, С. 100258 - 100258

Опубликована: Июнь 22, 2024

There are some dichotomies surrounding ChatGPT's application and impact on education as a central part of artificial intelligence (AI) integration. Problems concerning negative preconceptions the limited usage this form AI have been reported, teachers perceive it competitor. This is due to insufficient readiness for its integration lack understanding how can facilitate teaching innovation. Due this, researchers applied bisymmetric approach, where necessity conditional analysis (NCA) symmetrical approach employs logic identify must-have factors required language teachers' passing accountability, while PLS-SEM an asymmetrical follows additive sufficiency should-have that contribute helping them pass their accountability. Applying would generate more results from different perspectives in ChatGPT innovation with it. In line, randomly explored 124 Iranian in-service external internal competencies. The result showed were ready practically use alongside, aware opportunities challenges English (ELT), they could methods approaches it, apply procedures, share colleagues. Moreover, generational mediated correlation between meeting Additionally, NCA generation implementation through among necessary help meet both accountability by ChatGPT. Based these findings, recommended stakeholders shift focus programming teaching, especially ELT.

Язык: Английский

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What drives higher active customer engagement in luxury brands’ social media? Measurement and contingencies

Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 79, С. 103804 - 103804

Опубликована: Март 26, 2024

This study investigates customer engagement behaviors related to luxury brands on social media, focusing the motives driving active and passive engagement. Applying a sequential mixed methods approach, drawing netnographic survey data analyses, identifies 10 emergent themes across intrinsic extrinsic that shape overall motivation for media with brands. Findings from analysis provide empirical insights into motivations, which inform development of hypotheses tested through quantitative analysis. The results highlight roles such as entertainment, authenticity, gratitude, experience sharing, nostalgia, aesthetics, lifestyle inspiration. Further, motivations support, utilitarian rewards, status seeking are revealed influence customers' attitudes toward media. findings regarding necessary condition importance-performance matrix analyses additional nuanced necessity importance by customers. also clarifies moderating effects value money orientation brand identification relationship between behaviors. granular understanding behavior offering valuable managers aiming foster stronger customer–brand relationships.

Язык: Английский

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Enhancing supply chain sustainability performance: the pivotal role of emerging technologies

Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 13, 2025

Purpose This study aims to investigate the impact of sustainable supply chain practices on sustainability performance in North American and Canadian firms a business-to-business (B2B) context, specifically focusing mediating role emerging technologies. It deepen understanding this complex relationship, contributing both theoretical knowledge practical applications. Design/methodology/approach collected data from managers USA Canada using mixed-methods approach that includes partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), necessary condition analysis (NCA) importance-performance map (IPMA). PLS-SEM was utilized model relationships between practices, technologies performance. NCA identified essential conditions required for performance, while IPMA used assess importance different constructs, helping pinpoint areas where managerial focus can yield most significant improvements. Findings reveals (SSCP) alone do not directly lead enhanced SSCP product design, procurement, investment recovery social sustainability. Sustainability economic, environmental Instead, adopting specific technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, wearable devices virtual reality, is crucial. A threshold these technologies’ 80% adoption rate substantial Furthermore, distinguishes varying impacts aspects Originality/value research offers new insights by showing fully mediate relationship expands existing literature detailing various moving beyond generalized seen prior research. Specific digital remain underexplored B2B environment, address gap.

Язык: Английский

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