Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) An emerging tool in business research

• Published in: European business review Vol. 26; no. 2; pp. 106 - 121
• Main Authors: Hair, Joe F, Sarstedt, Marko, Hopkins, Lucas, Kuppelwieser, Volker G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bradford Emerald Group Publishing Limited 01.01.2014
• Subjects: Advantages; Algorithms; Business; Economic models; Estimates; Information systems; Least squares method; Management; Management information systems; Marketing; Mathematical analysis; Mathematical models; Operations management; Popularity; Researchers; Social sciences; Statistical power; Strategic management; Structural equation modeling; Studies

Purpose - The authors aim to present partial least squares (PLS) as an evolving approach to structural equation modeling (SEM), highlight its advantages and limitations and provide an overview of recent research on the method across various fields. Design/methodology/approach - In this review articl...