Business Research Methods and Methodology in Practice: Understanding the Advanced SmartPls Path Models in Structural Equation Modeling
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to advocate the use of SmartPLS in scientific research by adopting business methodologies and variables, namely discipline, good governance, and probity. The aim is to present the findings and data analysis using SmartPLS 4.1.1.4 components. The study population comprised 187 students in the Level 300 HRM class, and a sample size of 126 was determined using Krejcie and Morgan's (1970) formula. The results were based on factor loadings, discriminant validity, composite reliability, and collinearity statistics. The findings indicate that the outer loadings with appropriate p-values indicate that the majority of the factors are significantly loaded. But it is not a surprise that 1a.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Psychometric Methodologies and Testing
Business Strategies and Management Research
Corruption and Economic Development
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Business Management and Economic Development
- Volume
- 4
- Issue
- 01
- Pages
- 92–112
- Publication date
- 15 March 2026
- Language
- EN