Heterogeneity in measurement model parameters across known groups can be modeled and tested using multigroup confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). When it is not reasonable to assume that parameters are homogeneous for all observations in a manifest group, mixture CFA models are appropriate....

The aim of this paper is to provide an introduction to the aims, underlying theory and practical application of change score, graphical chain, fixed/random effects and two different types of structural equation modelling (SEM). We restrict ourselves to the use of these methods to analyse panel...

Understanding the contribution of marketing to economic and social outcomes is fundamental to broadening the focus of marketing. The authors develop a comprehensive model that integrates the impact of service quality and service satisfaction on both economic and societal outcomes. The model is...

Deutsche Universit?ten stehen heute genauso wie Unternehmen vor der Frage, wen sie zum Studium zulassen bzw. als Mitarbeiter ausw?hlen. Die Kriterien, die f?r diese Auswahlentscheidungen herangezogen werden, gleichen sich zwischen Universit?ten und Unternehmen zunehmend an. Meist ber?cksichtigen...

Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are increasingly used in the United Kingdom's public facilities and services provision through the Private Finance Initiative (PFI). Despite some casualties, PPP/PFI projects have been undertaken successfully, but the reasons for success are not entirely clear....

This paper reports on a recent study aimed at identifying the key factors influencing the development of the construction industry. From a list of 62 variables identified in earlier studies, a questionnaire survey was conducted. This quantitative study elicited views from 76 respondents and...

Business transformations are large-scale organizational change programs that, evidence suggests, are often unsuccessful. Our interest is in identifying the management capabilities required for the successful execution of these projects. We advance a service-oriented view of the enterprise, which...

This study aims to explore policy implications, production and consumption processes between the airline and tourism industries. In particular, policy initiatives, product developments, innovation and consumption patterns are taken into consideration in order to identify the relationship between...

The factors determining foreign bank efficiency are investigated using a three stage research method. It is found that host market incumbency reduces efficiency of foreign banks in Australia, resulting in over use of inputs. Factors underlying the limited global advantage hypothesis of Berger,...