scholarly journals CAREER CHALLENGES MODEL AMONG FEMALE ENGINEERS: PLS-SEM ANALYSIS

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (Special1) ◽  
pp. 243-250
Author(s):  
Ummu Sakinah S ◽  
Ridzwan CR ◽  
Ramlee M ◽  
Zaliza H
Keyword(s):  
Gender Discrimination ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Model Testing ◽  
External Loading ◽  
Path Coefficient ◽  
Modified Technique ◽  
Life Balance

Women are likely to leave the job sector as a result of the crisis between their commitments to the career with the household interest. In response to this issue, this study aims to build a career challenge model that caters to the demand among women in this century. Hence, this study has identified the key factors to the challenges faced by female engineers in pursuing their career as an engineer through the Delphi Modified Technique. The result shows this study looking into the relationship between four independent constructs namely, life balance, childcare, leaves and gender discrimination. Meanwhile, the dependent construct of this study is career challenges faced by women. The scope of the study comprises female engineers with families and 211 respondents were selected to answer the questionnaire. The data obtained were analysed using the PLS-SEM 2.0 software via the algorithm, bootstrapping and blindfolding method. The construction process of this model involves two tests including the construction of the measurement model and the structure model. Testing the measurement model involves internal consistency namely (a) convergent validity and (b) discriminant validity in which these two validities have six analyses; (i) external loading, (ii) composite reliability, (iii) average variance extracted (AVE), (iv) Fornell-Larcker, (v) cross loading, and (vi) Heterotrait-Monotrait Ratio (HTMT). Meanwhile, the structural model testing involves the analysis of (i) Multicollinearity (Inner VIF), (ii) Path Coefficient, (iii) R square (R2), (iv) size effect (f2), and (v) Predictive Relevance (Q2). The findings indicate that gender discrimination and life balance have significant relationships in influencing career challenges. Hence, this model is expected to contribute to the literature of Human Resource Management.

Student as customer concept: an approach to determine Pakistani students' preferences as customers while studying at private universities

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Syed Ali Raza ◽  
Wasim Qazi ◽  
Komal Akram Khan ◽  
Syed Mir Muhammad Shah
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Students As Customers

PurposeThe promising factor for success in a prevailing knowledge-based economy is the excellence in customer service. Private universities are now becoming customer- and service-oriented organizations due to the competition. Therefore, many educational institutions treat their students as customers and restructure their educational practice based on the concept of market consumption. Therefore, many educational institutions treat their students as customers and restructure their educational practice. The purpose of this study is to determine the students' preferences as customers while studying at private universities and factors that affect their intentions to study at private universities when they adopt the student-as-customer concept.Design/methodology/approachThe research model is analyzed with structural equation modeling. The analysis is done with the application of the measurement model and the structural model. The measurement model is first evaluated by examining scale reliability, convergent validity and discriminant validity, whereas the assessment of the structural model is conducted for determining the predictive power and analyzing the hypothesized relationships between the proposed constructs through path analysis.FindingsIn the paper, seven path shows a significant and positive relationship. However, four relationships are positive but insignificant.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the literature theoretically as well as methodologically. Moreover, it is among the first research that is being conducted in Karachi. Secondly, this study developed a hybrid model by integrating one theory and a conceptual model to determine the factors affecting students' attitudes toward acceptance of the student-as-customer concept and their intentions. Therefore, this paper is useful in filling the gap in the higher education literature and also provides direction for universities to consider and prepare for the consequences of the concept's adoption associated with the number of students who intend to study at their universities.

scholarly journals ANALISIS PENGARUH MANAJEMEN RANTAI PASOK TERHADAP KINERJA PERUSAHAAN PT. SEMESTA MITRA SEJAHTERA CABANG SIDOARJO MENGGUNAKAN STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODEL (SEM)-PARTIAL LEAST SQUARE (PLS)

JUMINTEN ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 95-106
Author(s):  
Santi Wulandari ◽  
Dira Ernawati
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Inner Model

Dengan meningkatnya pertumbuhan dunia industri berimplikasi pula dengan meningkatnya permintaan pasar akan suatu produk yang diinginkan. Perusahaan selaku salah satu pelaku kegiatan di sektor industri dituntut untuk bisa mempertahankan produk di pasaran serta terus berinovasi dalam strategi dan integrasi yang baik dari tiap sektor. PT. Semesta Mitra Sejahtera Cabang Sidoarjo adalah perusahaan yang berfokus di bidang peternakan (farm) ayam pullet yang peternakannya tersebar di berbagai daerah di Jawa Timur. Diketahui bahwa di perusahaan ini seringkali terjadi perubahan kebijakan mendadak terkait proses pemeliharaan ayam pullet di peternakan. Dikarenakan lokasi farm yang tidak dalam satu daerah, perusahaan mengalami kesulitan dalam penyampaian informasi untuk secara efektif terkait penerapan kebijakan baru terhadap farm. Dari latar belakang diatas, peneliti ingin mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh manajemen rantai pasok terhadap kinerja perusahaan dengan menggunakan SEM-PLS dengan tahap pertama yaitu Evaluation of Measurement Model yang dilakukan dengan Uji Validitas dan Uji Reliabilitas. Uji Validitas dilakukan dengan dua tahap yaitu Convergent Validity dan Discriminant Validity. Uji Reliabilitas dilakukan dengan dua tahap yaitu Composite Reliability dan Cronbach’s Alpha. Tahap kedua yaitu Evaluation of Structural Model yang dilakukan dengan suatu pengujian yang dinamakan Inner Model Test yang dilakukan dengan lima langkah, yaitu R-Square hingga Model Fit

Gauging the Auditory Dimensions of Dysarthric Impairment: Reliability and Construct Validity of the Bogenhausen Dysarthria Scales (BoDyS)

2017 ◽  
Vol 60 (6) ◽  
pp. 1516-1534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wolfram Ziegler ◽  
Anja Staiger ◽  
Theresa Schölderle ◽  
Mathias Vogel
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Interrater Agreement ◽  
Speech Impairment ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Purpose Standardized clinical assessment of dysarthria is essential for management and research. We present a new, fully standardized dysarthria assessment, the Bogenhausen Dysarthria Scales (BoDyS). The measurement model of the BoDyS is based on auditory evaluations of connected speech using 9 scales (traits) assessed by 4 elicitation methods. Analyses of the BoDyS' reliability and construct validity were performed to test this model, with the aim of gauging the auditory dimensions of speech impairment in dysarthria. Method Interrater agreement was examined in 70 persons with dysarthria. Construct validity was examined in 190 persons with dysarthria using a multitrait-multimethod design with confirmatory factor analysis. Results Interrater agreement of < 1 on a 5-point scale was found in 91% of cases across listener pairs and scales. Average reliability was .85. Inspection of the multitrait-multimethod matrix pointed at a high convergent and discriminant validity. Modeling of the BoDyS trait and method factors using confirmatory factor analysis yielded high goodness of fit. Model coefficients confirmed high discriminant and convergent validity and revealed meaningful relationships between scales and methods. Conclusions The 9 auditory scales of the BoDyS provide a reliable and valid profile of dysarthric impairment. They permit standardized measurement of clinically relevant dimensions of dysarthric speech.

scholarly journals The role of Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) explaining recycling behavior: an emerging market perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Motaher Hossain ◽  
Md. Tamzidul Islam ◽  
K.M. Zahidul Islam
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
The Government ◽  
Recycling Behavior

This study aims to understand the role of Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) in the context of recycling behavior. The research followed a positivistic, deductive, and quantitative methodology. The study was conducted with a sample size of 467 using snowball sampling technique. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted to assess construct reliability, convergent validity, and discriminant validity in order to ensure reliability and effectiveness of the measurement model. The results show that overall model fit was acceptable and statistically significant. The study also reveals that, although TPB is considered to be widely acceptable model explaining most of the attitude–behavior relationship for many years, unable to predict the recycling intention adequately through various predictive variables such as attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control in this particular case. However, recycling intention itself is statistically significant in predicting actual recycling behavior. This study has potentially added insights into the existing literature through experimenting an established model which can be useful developing an effective and comprehensive model in future. It can also be used in various industries to find ways to develop recycling behavior through the lens of other potential factors such as external environment. As environment is also a priority agenda for the government and policymaker nowadays, this can assist them in making and implementing various effective and sustainable policies in future.

scholarly journals Citizen-Centric Public Service Satisfaction During Pandemic Outbreak: A Measurement Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 100
Author(s):  
Siti Daleela Mohd Wahid ◽  
Siti Hajjar Mohd Amin ◽  
Abdul Jalil Mohamed Ali ◽  
Abdul Jalil Mohamed Ali ◽  
Aida Abdullah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Service ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Citizen Satisfaction ◽  
Transformational Government ◽  
Massive Number ◽  
Shed Light

Citizen-centricity satisfaction is a recent phenomenon spreading around the world. It is of growing interest to scholars and many papers are focused on this area. This paper aims at revealing factor that predict a citizen satisfaction during pandemic outbreak in public service delivery. A massive number of theories and past scholars have carried out studies on the factors influencing citizen satisfaction, which resulted in a list containing large volume of variables. There was a need to generalize factors that capable to form a universal citizen satisfaction model. This research utilizing citizen-centric demands of transformational government model as the theoretical foundation in citizen satisfaction in public service context. 346 citizens conveniently were selected as respondents, at the same time as information become amassed via online surveys. The information become then analyzed via the use of AMOS software.  The structural equation modelling (SEM) was executed to develop the measurement model. The results exhibit that goodness of fit, construct reliability, convergent validity and discriminant validity achieved the overall fitness threshold to model citizen satisfaction. This research contributes to shed light on the literature via examining the elements of citizen-centric demands of transformational government model namely openness, responsiveness, transparency and participation in citizen satisfaction.

scholarly journals Enhancing Business Performance through Learning Organization and Knowledge Sharing Capability: the Mediating Effect of Innovation Capability using PLS Method

The Winners ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Niko Fanbasten
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Learning Organization ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Path Coefficient ◽  
Innovation Capability ◽  
Validity And Reliability

This research aims to analyze descriptive condition of Learning Organization, Knowledge Sharing Capability, Innovation Capability, and Business Performance perceived by employees at PT SIT GLOBAL SYSTEMS, an IT consultant company. Besides, research is to analyze influence of Learning Organization and Knowledge Sharing Capability (exogenous variables) on Innovation Capability and Business Performance (endogenous variables) in the company. This research used descriptive statistics and associative methods, with primary and secondary data obtained from observation, interview, and questionnaire to 50 employees as respondents. The data then were analyzed with SmartPLS 2.0 software by measuring loading factor (convergent validity), cross loading (discriminant validity), and reliability for outer model, and interpretation of R2 value, path coefficient, and total effect for inner model. Research found that the descriptive condition of Learning Organization and Knowledge Sharing Capability was on average level, whereas the descriptive condition of Innovation Capability and Business Performance was perceived well by the employees. Research concluded that Learning Organization has positive and significant influence on Innovation Capability; Knowledge Sharing Capability has positive and significant influence on Innovation Capability; Innovation Capability has positive and significant influence on Business Performance; Learning Organization has positive and significant influence on Business Performance, directly and indirectly through Innovation Capability; and Knowledge Sharing Capability has positive and significant influence on Business Performance, directly and indirectly through Innovation Capability.

scholarly journals Influence of organizational culture supporting work-life balance on well-being and depression mediated by work-life balance

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeong Mi Lee ◽  
Hwan Gyu Choi
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Work Life Balance ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Negative Effect

This study aimed to verify the structural relationship among organizational culture, work-life balance, wellbeing and depression. A total of 569 Korean employees were recruited. The measurement model and the structural model were verified and also the model applicability was examined through cross-validation across gender and age. The results show that organizational culture supporting work-life balance has positive effect on employees’ well-being and work-life balance whereas has negative effect on depression, and those effects are mediated by work-life balance. The results from the multi-group analysis showed that for both male and female employees in all age groups, organizational culture supporting work-life balance has significant effect on well-being, depression and work-life balance. In addition, it was verified that work-life balance significantly affects well-being and depression in all age groups regardless of gender.

scholarly journals Does spirituality correlate with students’ empathy during covid-19 pandemic? the case study of Indonesian students

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fifi Khoirul Fitriyah ◽  
Nopriadi Saputra ◽  
Maretha Dellarosa ◽  
Wiwik Afridah
Keyword(s):  
Structural Model ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Reciprocal Relationship ◽  
The Other ◽  
Reactivity Index ◽  
Path Coefficient ◽  
Spiritual Assessment

Covid-19 pandemic has affected all parts of human life. It affects health, as well as socio and economic aspects. In this situation, high empathy should follow the implementation of physical distancing to reduce the spread of the virus. However, anti-social behavior has mostly materialized. This study aims to explore the spiritual effect on students' empathy during the Covid-19 pandemic. It observes if spirituality predicts empathy and the other way around. 1004 university students from 65 universities in East Java, Indonesia, were recruited to give responses from a set of questionnaires. Smart-PLS application was used to analyze the statistical data. Findings uncovered that this measurement model is valid and reliable for spirituality (Spiritual Assessment Scale=SAS) and empathy (Interpersonal Reactivity Index=IRI) construct. Through a structural model, our study also found that spirituality and empathy have a significant reciprocal relationship (with a path coefficient of 0.564). Spirituality predicts empathy and the other way around. Our findings suggest that universities' counseling units apply spiritual strategies in counseling activities to accelerate students' empathy during the Covid-19 pandemic and to anticipate the future crisis.

scholarly journals Antecedents of Knowledge Management Practices: Case of Malaysian Practitioners

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-133
Author(s):  
Mohamed Jalaldeen Mohamed Razi ◽  
Mohd Izzuddin Mohd Tamrin ◽  
Abdul Rahman Ahmad Dahlan ◽  
Noor Azian Mohamad Ali
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Trust Management ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Average Variance

In this paper, we investigated the knowledge management (KM) behavior of executives in Malaysia who work in different sectors and involved in Information Technology (IT) related fields. We proposed a conceptual framework based on the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA), the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) to study their intention and involvement in KM initiatives. The knowledge creation theory (SECI process) was employed to operationalize KM intention and KM behavior. We proposed six independent variables that represent the social-cultural nature of KM as the antecedence of KM intention. These variables are trust, management support, decentralization, IT support, performance expectancy (PE), and effort expectancy (EE). Seventy-four executives from both private and government-linked organizations responded to our online questionnaire. SmartPLS3 was used to run the analysis. The reliability was ensured with the factor loadings, Cronbach’s alpha, Composite Reliability (CR) that met the fit requirement of above 0.6, 0.7 and 0.7 respectively. The convergent validity was confirmed through average variance extracted (AVE) that met the fit requirement of above 0.5. The discriminant validity was assessed by using Fornell and Larcker’s criterion. Finally, the structural model confirmed that only PE of KM, and EE of KM are the significant predictors of KM intention and the KM intention significantly predicts KM behavior. The implications of the findings are discussed in detail at the end of the paper.

scholarly journals Promotion and place advertising combination on positive word of mouth private label product mediated by consumer satisfaction

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-53
Author(s):  
Endang Siswati
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Satisfaction ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Private Label ◽  
Positive Word ◽  
Positive Word Of Mouth

This research uses a quantitative approach, using 25 samples taken from the population, namely consumers of retail companies that sell private label products, including Superindo, Indomaret, and Alfamart. The purpose of this study is to analyze and determine whether the variable customer satisfaction can mediate the effect of promotion and place advertising on positive word of mouth. Data analysis in this research used PLS (Partial Least Square) with the SmartPLS program, which consists of a measurement model, namely convergent validity, discriminant validity and composite reliability, as well as structural models namely R-Square, Q-Square, Path test coefficients to test the significance of influence, and the Sobel test to test for mediation. The results showed that consumer satisfaction was not able to mediate a positive relationship between promotion and positive word of mouth, but promotion had a significant effect on consumer satisfaction.

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