 The use of partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) in management accounting research: Directions for future theory developmentChristian Nitzl Journal of Accounting Literature, 2016, vol. 37, issue C, 19-35 Abstract: In management accounting research, the capabilities of Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) have only partially been utilized. These yet unexploited capabilities of PLS-SEM are a useful tool in the often explorative state of research in management accounting. After reviewing eleven top-ranked management accounting journals through the end of 2013, 37 articles in which PLS-SEM is used are identified. These articles are analysed based on multiple relevant criteria to determine the progress in this research area, including the reasons for using PLS-SEM, the characteristics of the data and the models, and model evaluation and reporting. A special focus is placed on the degree of importance of these analysed criteria for the future development of management accounting research. To ensure continued theoretical development in management accounting, this article also offers recommendations to avoid common pitfalls and provides guidance for the advanced use of PLS-SEM in management accounting research. Keywords: Partial least squares; Structural equation modelling; Management accounting; Theory development (search for similar items in EconPapers) Downloads: (external link) Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:eee:joacli:v:37:y:2016:i:c:p:19-35 DOI: 10.1016/j.acclit.2016.09.003 Access Statistics for this article Journal of Accounting Literature is currently edited by S. Asare and W. R. Knechel More articles in Journal of Accounting Literature from Elsevier |
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