This study aims to empirically test the relationships among the adoption of sustainability practices, business performance and competitive advantage in Caribbean manufacturing firms. Seven dimensions of sustainable manufacturing practices are conceptualized and tested against measures of business performance and competitive advantage. Three hypothesized relationships are tested using the partia...

Partial Least Squares Path Modelling (PLSPM) is a popular technique for estimating structural equation models in the social sciences, and is frequently presented as an alternative to covariance-based analysis as being especially suited for predictive modeling. While existing research on PLSPM has focused on its use in causalexplanatory modeling, this paper follows two recent papers at ICIS 2012...

Cloud computing is rapidly diffusing among individuals for personal use. By reviewing extant literature on individual adoption and use of information technology, this research develops a theoretical model to explicate the use of cloud computing for personal use. The proposed research model is empirically evaluated using a nationally drawn sample of 960 individuals. Partial Least Squares, a vari...

This study aims to test a model linking destination image, perceived value, tourist satisfaction, and tourist loyalty. Based on a sample of 300 tourists travelling by car from the World Natural Heritage Site of Tianchi, China, a new model of destination image was explored and data were analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). The results show that perceived ...

This study aims to test a model linking destination image, perceived value, tourist satisfaction, and tourist loyalty. Based on a sample of 300 tourists travelling by car from the World Natural Heritage Site of Tianchi, China, a new model of destination image was explored and data were analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). The results show that perceived ...

Partial Least Squares (PLS) is a statistical technique that is widely used in the Partial Least Squares (PLS) is a popular technique for estimating structural equation models with latent variables. It is frequently perceived as an alternative to covariance analysis of such models. While its proponents recognize the shortcomings of PLS for testing explanatory models in comparison to covariance m...

In this study we investigate the connections between transformational leadership and subordinate formal and contextual performance among Brazilian employees. We also proposed and tested two mediating processes through which transformational leaders would enhance the performance of their staff: stronger follower identification with the leader and efficacy beliefs. These relations were tested wit...

This paper investigates “slacking with Internet technologies” in a classroom environment. Rooted in the literature on social loafing, we develop a model linking attributes of the context, the individual, and technology to “intention to cyber-slack” and its influence on the effective use of Internet technology. Using data collected from 128 student respondents, we empirically test our model usin...

The purpose of the study is to determine the structural relationship between corporate governance and financial performance. The study develops a model linking corporate governance and financial performance then verifies it through structural equation modeling based on partial least square. The study is based on random sample of all Karachi Stock Exchange listed companies. Data related to corpo...