The Use of Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling and Complementary Methods in International Management Research

Research in international business and management (IM) is highly complex, contextual, spans various subfields related theoretical lenses. These characteristics pose research challenges that require utilizing sophisticated designs methodologies. This paper our focused issue on ‘The use of partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) complementary methods IM research’ further clarify whether how researchers using PLS-SEM can address (some of) the research. We explain benefit from (advanced) capabilities offers; either as a stand-alone method or triangulation efforts leverage approaches. In addition, we review literature for applications evaluate are already these identify some room improvement when it comes to application both more advanced with qualitative data analyses, techniques such fuzzy set comparative analyses necessary condition analyses. For better guidance, refer examples which methodological advances used.