The PLS B algorithm is used as a tool to investigate the relationships among several data sets. The ,rst step of this algorithm entails an iterative procedure the convergence of which is not proved. In this paper, an alternative procedure is discussed. It achieves the same purpose and its convergence is proven. c © 2003 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Computer task performance is an essential driver of end user productivity. Recent research indicates that computer self-efficacy (CSE) is an important determinant of computer task performance. Contrary to the significant interest in understanding the role of CSE in predicting computer task performance, little attention has been given to understanding the role of personal goal (PG), which can be...

Emotional communication is gradually gaining the attention of various industries in Nigeria, particularly on issues and concerns sustaining employees’ fulfilment. Multigenerational diversity considered a contributing factor for retention employees at work, but mechanism behind this relationship remains unclear. Thus, main aim study was to investigate influence multigenerational emotional sustai...

Income tax has contributed to a considerable amount of Nigeria's revenue generation, despite the fact that it is fraught with difficulties in both collection and execution. This study examines impact forensic accounting on payer attitude compliance towards evasion within SMEs north east Nigeria. The cross-sectional, data collected using simple random sampling. With help Smart PLS 3, partial lea...

Linear discriminant analysis (LDA) is a classical statistical approach for dimensionality reduction and classification. In many cases, the projection direction of the classical and extended LDA methods is not considered optimal for special applications. Herein we combine the Partial Least Squares (PLS) method with LDA algorithm, and then propose two improved methods, named LDA-PLS and ex-LDA-PL...

Ten years ago, Bhattacherjee proposed the information system continuance model, which received considerable attention in the literature. This study proposes an extended information system continuance model by incorporating system quality to the original model in the context of educators’ utilization of e-learning technology for conducting courses. Our proposed model is tested using a sample of ...

Although interorganizational information system can facilitate supply chain integration and supply chain agility, unintended outcomes may occur if partners possess distinct knowledge about the use of IOS. Based on Foucault’s theory of power/knowledge, institutional theory and resource dependence theory, we analyze how various power relations work together to facilitate the institutionalization ...

PLS univariate regression is a model linking a dependent variable y to a set X= {x1; : : : ; xp} of (numerical or categorical) explanatory variables. It can be obtained as a series of simple and multiple regressions. By taking advantage from the statistical tests associated with linear regression, it is feasible to select the signi6cant explanatory variables to include in PLS regression and to ...