A Primer on Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM)

A Primer on Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM)
ISBN: 9781483377445
Publication Date: 5 April 2016

A Primer on Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) by Joseph F. Hair, Jr., G. Tomas M. Hult, Christian Ringle, and Marko Sarstedt is a practical guide that provides concise instructions on how to use partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), an evolving statistical technique, to conduct research and obtain solutions. Featuring the latest research, new examples using the SmartPLS software, and expanded discussions throughout, the Second Edition is designed to be easily understood by those with limited statistical and mathematical training who want to pursue research opportunities in new ways.

Dr. Joe Hair is Founder and Senior Scholar of the Doctoral Degree in Business Administration, Coles College, Kennesaw State University, USA. He previously held the Copeland Endowed Chair of Entrepreneurship and was Director, Entrepreneurship Institute, Ourso College of Business Administration, Louisiana State University. He has authored over 40 books, including Multivariate Data Analysis, Prentice-Hall, 7th edition, 2010 (cited 22,000+ times); Marketing, South-Western Publishing Company, 12th edition 2012; Essentials of Business Research Methods, M.E. Sharpe, 2011; Research Methods for Business, Wiley, 2007; and Essentials of Marketing Research, McGraw-Hill/Irwin, 3rd edition 2013. He also has published numerous articles in scholarly journals such as the Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of Academy of Marketing Science, Journal of Business/Chicago, Journal of Advertising Research, Journal of Business Research, Journal of Long Range Planning, Journal of Marketing Theory and Practice, International Marketing Review, Journal of Experimental Education, Business Horizons, Journal of Retailing, Multivariate Behavioral Research, and others. He...