Common Method Bias in PLS-SEM: A Full Collinearity Assessment Approach

نویسنده

  • Ned Kock
چکیده

We discuss common method bias in the context of structural equation modeling employing the partial least squares method (PLS-SEM). Two datasets were created through a Monte Carlo simulation to illustrate the discussion: one contaminated by common method bias, and the other not contaminated. A practical approach is presented for the identification of common method bias based on variance inflation factors generated via a full collinearity test. Our discussion builds on an illustrative model in the field of e-collaboration, with outputs generated by the software WarpPLS. We demonstrate that the full collinearity test is successful in the identification of common method bias with a model that nevertheless passes standard convergent and discriminant validity assessment criteria based on a confirmation factor analysis.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • IJeC

دوره 11  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2015