scholarly journals Do Innovation and Cooperation Influence SMEs’ Competitiveness? Evidence From the Andalusian Metal-Mechanic Sector

Innovar ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (55) ◽  
pp. 101-115
Author(s):  
Juan A. Tamayo ◽  
José E. Romero ◽  
Javier Gamero ◽  
Juan A. Martínez-Román
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Least Squares ◽  
Partial Least Squares ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Management Knowledge

This study's main objective is to determine the influence of innovation and cooperation on the competitiveness of SMEs in the metal-mechanic sector of Andalusia (Spain). Using information obtained by interviewing managers of a sample of 80 firms, we proposed a model of structural equations based on the Partial Least Squares (PLS) technique. This model, which explained 37% of the variability of competitiveness, also allowed us to test hypotheses about the positive influence of quality management, knowledge, financial resources and cooperation on innovative outcomes. Along with the contrasted hypotheses, the most noteworthy finding was that cooperation does not significantly influence the innovative outcomes of firms in this sector.

scholarly journals Structural equation models - PLS in engineering sciences: a brief guide for researchers through a case applied to the industry

Athenea ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 5-18
Author(s):  
Juan Enrique Villalva A.
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Least Squares ◽  
Partial Least Squares ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Engineering Sciences ◽  
The Impact

Modeling using structural equations, is a second generation statistical data analysis technique, it has been positioned as the methodological options most used by researchers in various fields of science. The best known method is the covariance-based approach, but it presents some limitations for its application in certain cases. Another alternative method is based on the variance structure, through the analysis of partial least squares, which is an appropriate option when the research involves the use of latent variables (for example, composite indicators) prepared by the researcher, and where it is necessary to explain and predict complex models. This article presents a brief summary of the structural equation modeling technique, with an example on the relationship of constructs, sustainability and competitiveness in iron mining, and is intended to be a brief guide for future researchers in the engineering sciences. Keywords: Competitiveness, Structural equations, Iron mining, Sustainability. References [1]J. Hair, G. Hult, C. Ringle and M. Sarstedt. A Primer on Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). California: United States. Sage, 2017. [2]H. Wold. Model Construction and Evaluation when Theoretical Knowledge Is Scarce: An Example of the Use of Partial Least Squares. Genève. Faculté des Sciences Économiques et Sociales, Université de Genève. 1979. [3]J. Henseler, G. Hubona & P. Ray. “Using PLS path modeling new technology research: updated guidelines”. Industrial Management & Data Systems, 116(1), 2-20. 2016. [4]G. Cepeda and Roldán J. “Aplicando en la Práctica la Técnica PLS en la Administración de Empresas”. Congreso de la ACEDE, Murcia, España, 2004. [5]D. Garson. Partial Least Squares. Regresión and Structural Equation Models. USA. Statistical Associates Publishing: 2016. [6]D. Barclay, C. Higgins & R. Thompson. “The Partial Least Squares (PLS) Approach to Causal Modeling: Personal Computer Adoption and Use as an Illustration”. Technology Studies. Special Issue on Research Methodology. (2:2), pp. 285-309. 1995. [7]J. Medina, N. Pedraza & M. Guerrero. “Modelado de Ecuaciones Estructurales. Un Enfoque de Partial Least Square Aplicado en las Ciencias Sociales y Administrativas”. XIV Congreso Internacional de la Academia de Ciencias Administrativas A.C. (ACACIA). EGADE – ITESM. Monterrey, México, 2010. [8]J. Medina & J. Chaparro. “The Impact of the Human Element in the Information Systems Quality for Decision Making and User Satisfaction”. Journal of Computer Information Systems. (48:2), pp. 44-52. 2008. [9]D. Leidner, S. Carlsson, J. Elam & M. Corrales. “Mexican and Swedish Managers’ Perceptions of the Impact of EIS on Organizational Intelligence, Decisión Making, and Structure”. Decision Science. (30:3), pp. 633-658. 1999.[10]W. Chin. “The partial least squares approach for structural equation modeling”. Chapter Ten, pp. 295-336 in Modern methods for business research. Edited by Macoulides, G. A., New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 1998. [11]M. Höck & C. Ringle M. “Strategic networks in the software industry: An empirical analysis of the value continuum”. IFSAM VIIIth World Congress, Berlin 2006. [12]J. Henseler, Ch. Ringle & M. Sarstedt. Handbook of partial least squares: Concepts, methods and applications in marketing and related fields. Berlin: Springer, 2012. [13]S. Daskalakis & J. Mantas. “Evaluating the impact of a service-oriented framework for healthcare interoperability”. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics. pp. 285-290. 2008. [14]C. Fornell & D. Larcker: “Evaluating Structural Equation Models with Unobservable Variables and Measurement Error”, Journal of Marketing Research, vol. 18, pp. 39-50. Februay 1981. [15]C. Fornell. A Second Generation of Multivariate Analysis: An Overview. Vol. 1. New York, U.S.A. Praeger Publishers: 1982. [16]R. Falk and N. Miller. A Primer for Soft Modeling. Ohio: The University of Akron. 1992. [17]M. Martínez. Aplicación de la técnica PLS-SEM en la gestión del conocimiento: un enfoque técnico práctico. Revista Iberoamericana para Investigación y el Desarrollo Educativo. Vol. 8, Núm. 16. 2018. [18]S. Geisser. “A predictive approach to the random effects model”. Biometrika, Vol. 61(1), pp. 101-107. 1974. [19]J. Cohen. Statistical power analysis for the behavioral sciences. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum, 1988. [20]GRI (2013). G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines. Global Reporting Initiative. Available: www.globalreporting.org

Optimizing website quality: the case of two superstar museum websites

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesús Garcia-Madariaga ◽  
Nuria Recuero Virto ◽  
Maria Francisca Blasco López ◽  
Joaquín Aldas Manzano
Keyword(s):  
Least Squares ◽  
Partial Least Squares ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Group Comparison ◽  
Website Quality ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Museum Websites

Purpose Studies that examine users’ perceptions of museum’s website quality are scarce. The purpouse of this paper is to propose a multi-group comparison between two superstar museums to outline the variables that define website quality regarding museum websites towards achieving e-loyalty, trust and perceived control. Design/methodology/approach The sample comprised 305 valid online questionnaires, collected from a panel survey using a quota-sampling technique. The proposed model was tested using partial least squares analysis multi-group comparison between Prado and Thyssen-Bornemisza museum websites. Findings Website quality plays a determinant role in users’ behavioural outcomes. As evidenced in the results for the first time in a museum setting, website quality has the potential of influencing e-loyalty, trust and perceived control. Besides, trust has a positive influence on e-loyalty and perceived control, on trust. The multi-group comparison revealed no significant differences between the two museum superstars, which offer highly useful insights for the correct design of these websites. Originality/value This research addresses a multi-group comparison using partial least squares, a quite recent technique that advances knowledge regarding this method. It contributes to knowledge museum website management and online literature by means of proposing website quality as a dimension that includes content, ease of understanding, emotion, informational fit-to-task, promotion and visual appeal and by revealing significant effects of the relationships of the proposed model. Museum managers are provided with valuable inputs to design websites in an appropriate and suitable way for their users so they will be more willing to repeat their navigation experience.

scholarly journals El coste de oportunidad como determinante del autoempleo en la Unión Europea (UE 25)

2008 ◽  
pp. 175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Miguel Zapico Aldeano ◽  
Mariano Nieto Antolín ◽  
María Felisa Muñoz Doyague
Keyword(s):  
Least Squares ◽  
Partial Least Squares ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activity ◽  
Self Employment ◽  
Negative Effect

Este trabajo pretende introducir en el análisis de la motivación de la actividad emprendedora el potencial efecto negativo del coste de oportunidad asociado a la misma. Para lograr este objetivo se aplicó un análisis de ecuaciones estructurales con la aproximación Partial Least Squares (PLS) sobre una muestra de ciudadanos de la Unión Europea agrupados por países, para el periodo 2004. Los resultados muestran que la motivación emprendedora presenta una estructura interna dual formada por dos componentes independientes, uno relacionado con el atractivo intrínseco del autoempleo y otro relacionado con el atractivo intrínseco del estatus de empleado. Concretamente, los resultados indican una influencia directamente proporcional, sobre la intención emprendedora, de los elementos asociados al atractivo de ser empresario. También se verifica la relación inversamente proporcional de los elementos asociados al atractivo de ser empleado; siendo este efecto desmotivador de menor cuantía que el citado en primer lugar. Desde un punto de vista práctico, se plantea que las políticas de estímulo de la actividad emprendedora deberían tener en cuenta que no únicamente los ciudadanos con actitudes negativas hacia el autoempleo rechazan crear empresas, el atractivo del empleo por cuenta ajena es un determinante adicional significativo.<br /><br />This paper tries to include the potential negative effect of the opportunity cost over the motivation analysis related to the entrepreneurial activity. According to this aim, a Structural Equation Modelling analysis with Partial Least Squares (PLS) approach was performed over a sample of European citizens clustered by country, within the period 2004. The results show that entrepreneurial motivation has a dual internal structure based on two independent components, one connected to the intrinsic attractiveness of self-employment and another one connected to the intrinsic attractiveness of the employee status. Specifically, it is displayed a positive influence of items related to the attractiveness of self-employment on entrepreneurial intentions. Also a negative relationship of items related to attractiveness of the employee status is verified; although, this negative motivation effect is smaller than the first positive one. From a practical point of view, it is proposed that entrepreneurship promotion policies should consider the fact that not only citizens with negative attitudes towards entrepreneurship reject to set up a business; the attractiveness of the employee status is an additional significant determinant

scholarly journals Factors affecting Lychee supply chain linkage and business performance

2022 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pham Thi Dinh ◽  
Mai Thi Huyen ◽  
Nong Huu Tung ◽  
Bui Anh Tu ◽  
Pham Van Hung
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Least Squares ◽  
Partial Least Squares ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Research Results ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Matched Samples

The objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between supply chain linkage and business performance in the lychee supply chain in Vietnam. The study collected 395 matched samples after sample screening. Partial least squares (PLS) algorithm is used to process the data. Research results show a link between supply chain linkage and business performance. Furthermore, research shows that risk supply chain, quality management, and business strategy also impact supply chain linkages and business performance.

scholarly journals Gestión equitativa, fuente de empoderamiento personal y compromiso afectivo

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Díaz Rosillo ◽  
Arístides Alfredo Vara Horna ◽  
Zaida Asencios González ◽  
Raquel Chafloque Céspedes ◽  
Inés Santi Huaranca
Keyword(s):  
Least Squares ◽  
Partial Least Squares ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Personal Life ◽  
Research Article ◽  
Working Groups ◽  
The Relationship

This research article aims to establish whether equitable management by managers improves the personal role of their employees thanks to the skills acquired in the work and if this improvement of the personal role could mediate the relationship between equitable management and identification with the company. The method used was a self-reported questionnaire to 19 working groups led by a manager, 398 women and 413 men. Structural equations by partial least squares (SEM-PLS) are applied. Results: the equitable behavior of the managers favors the personal life of the employees although the relationship and its intensity are not high. The models with a mediating variable of work-life enrichment explain the relationship between an equitable management with the identification with the company. Other results and differences between sexes and the gender of the manager are discussed.RESUMENEste artículo de investigación pretende establecer si la gestión equitativa por parte de los gerentes mejora el rol personal de sus empleados gracias a las habilidades adquiridas en el trabajo y si esta mejora del rol personal pudiera mediar la relación entre la gestión equitativa y la identificación con la empresa. El método empleado fue un cuestionario auto-informado a 19 grupos de trabajo dirigidos por un gerente/a, 398 trabajadoras y 413 trabajadores. Se aplican ecuaciones estructurales por mínimos cuadrados parciales (SEM-PLS). Resultados: la conducta equitativa de los gerentes favorece la vida personal de los/las empleados, aunque la relación y su intensidad no son elevados. Los modelos con variable mediadora de enriquecimiento laboral – vida personal explican en mayor medida la relación entre una gestión equitativa con la identificación con la empresa. Se discuten otros resultados y las diferencias entre sexos y el sexo del gerente.RESUMOEste artigo de pesquisa visa estabelecer se a gestão eqüitativamente pelos gerentes melhora o papel pessoal de seus trabalhadores graças às habilidades adquiridas no trabalho e se essa melhoria do papel pessoal poderia mediar a relação entre gestão equitativa e identificação com a empresa. Método: questionário auto-relatado para 19 grupos de trabalho liderados por um gestor, 398 trabalhadores homens e 413 trabalhadores mulheres. Equações estruturais são aplicadas por mínimos quadrados parciais (SEM-PLS). Resultados: o comportamento equitativo dos gerentes favorece a vida pessoal dos trabalhadores, embora o relacionamento e sua intensidade não sejam altos. Modelos com uma variável mediadora de enriquecimento do trabalho - vida pessoal explicam em maior grau a relação entre a gestão equitativa e a identificação com a empresa. Outros resultados e diferenças entre os sexos e o gênero do gerente são discutidos.

scholarly journals Predicting and Explaining the Acceptance of Social Video Platforms for Learning: The Case of Brazilian YouTube Users

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (24) ◽  
pp. 7115
Author(s):  
Patricio Ramírez-Correa ◽  
Ari Mariano-Melo ◽  
Jorge Alfaro-Pérez
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Social Influence ◽  
Least Squares ◽  
Partial Least Squares ◽  
Predictive Power ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Structural Equations Modeling ◽  
Perception Of Performance

This study aims to predict and explain the acceptance of social video platforms for learning. A research model is proposed that explains that the intention of using these platforms is based on the perception of performance, social influence, and hedonic motivation. To validate the model, 568 Brazilian YouTube users were surveyed. The data were analyzed with partial least squares structural equations modeling (PLS-SEM). In particular, the predictive power of the model was assessed using the PLSpredict procedure. The results of this study can help to understand and forecast the use of these platforms for learning in developing countries.

scholarly journals Personal and Environmental Factors that Influence the Ecological Behaviour of Energy-Efficient Appliance Purchases

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-100
Author(s):  
Sai-Keong Chan ◽  
Farzana Quoquab ◽  
Rohaida Basiruddin
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Least Squares ◽  
Partial Least Squares ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Environmental Studies ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Questionnaire Surveys ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Ecological Behaviour

This study investigates the effects of personal and environmental factors on ecological beliefs and ecological behaviour and assesses the mediating and moderating influences in this model. This study utilises 592 questionnaire surveys among Malaysian consumers. A partial least squares technique (PLS) was utilised to analyse the data and to test the study hypotheses. The findings show that personal and environmental factors have a positive influence on ecological beliefs and ecological behaviour; ecological beliefs are positively related to ecological behaviour. Additionally, ecological beliefs mediate the relationship between personal factors and ecological behaviour, and the relationship between environmental factors and ecological behaviour. The present study is among the pioneers in including environmental factors and ecological beliefs in pro-environmental studies. In the context of energy-efficient appliance purchases, the findings elaborate on the existing knowledge of personal and environmental factors, and individual’s beliefs.

scholarly journals Is Gastronomy A Relevant Factor for Sustainable Tourism? An Empirical Analysis of Spain Country Brand

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2696 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulpiano J. Vázquez-Martinez ◽  
Carlos Sanchís-Pedregosa ◽  
Antonio L. Leal-Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Least Squares ◽  
Partial Least Squares ◽  
Place Branding ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
Relevant Factor ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Data Set ◽  
It Impacts ◽  
Country Brand

Tourism has become a fundamental industry for the economic growth of many countries. Due to this, there is growing competitiveness among the different destinations to attract as many tourists as possible. As a result, disciplines such as marketing have developed tools to differentiate some destinations from others and concepts such as place branding and country brand have emerged. One of the key factors forming the country brand is gastronomy, as food tourism is one way to reduce the growing problem of sustainability in tourism, as it impacts different aspects of the country’s environment. However, there is a great lack of scientific works that relate both variables. In this paper, we propose to establish that, in the case of Spain, tourists’ perception of Spanish gastronomy is a key element of its country brand. To do that, this study relies on the use of Partial Least Squares Structural Equations Modeling (PLS-SEM) using a 496 cases data set.

scholarly journals FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI MINAT BERWIRAUSAHA MAHASISWA DI LINGKUNGAN KECAMATAN BEJI DEPOK

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-88
Author(s):  
Edy Suryantoro ◽  
Santosa Imam Mulyono ◽  
M.B. Nani Ariani3
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Least Squares ◽  
Partial Least Squares ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Personality Variable ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Entrepreneurial Motivation ◽  
Environment Variable ◽  
The Family

This study was conducted to examine and analyze factors affecting student enterpreneurial interest In Beji Depok –West Java. This study uses a quantitative approach and   The method of data analysis uses a partial least squares (PLS) model and The sample of this study used was 75 respondents. The results of this research are there is a positive influence of entrepreneurial motivation on entrepreneurial interest. the family environment variable is not significant on entrepreneurial interest. the personality variable has a significant effect on entrepreneurial interest,  there is a positive influence of entrepreneurial motivation on entrepreneurial interest.    

scholarly journals The Impact of Eco-Innovation on Performance Through the Measurement of Financial Resources and Green Patents

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 285-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luz María Marín-Vinuesa ◽  
Sabina Scarpellini ◽  
Pilar Portillo-Tarragona ◽  
José M. Moneva
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Least Squares ◽  
Partial Least Squares ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Environmental Capability ◽  
The Impact

The main objective of this article is to contribute empirically to the understanding of the impact that eco-innovation has on firms’ financial performance within the framework of the resources-based view. Specifically, eco-innovation is measured by using eco-innovative activities and financial resources applied to eco-innovation to argue that the identification and measurement of certain resources of firms allow companies that are particularly active in investing in eco-innovation to be more competitive. Furthermore, the analysis attempts to ascertain whether firms that own green patents and other characteristics exhibit different level of financial performance than firms without registered green patents. The empirical partial least squares structural equation modeling results indicate a positive relationship between the investment of resources and the financial performance of eco-innovative firms. The effects of involving managers in eco-innovative processes as an environmental capability of firms are also tested.

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