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Contribution to Book
Missing the Mark: Problems with Marker Variable Choice, Reporting, and Interpretation in the Detection of Common Method Variance
Proceedings of the 2012 Southern Management Association Meeting
(2012)
Abstract
This study investigates the use and reporting of marker variables to detect common method variance in organizational research. A review of 297 empirical articles indicates that authors are not reporting adequate information regarding marker variable choice and use, are choosing inappropriate marker variables, and are possibly making errors in their assessment of common method variance effects. The proper use and reporting of marker variables is reviewed, and recommendations for authors and reviewers are provided.
Disciplines
Publication Date
2012
Publisher Statement
Best Paper in Track
Citation Information
Marcia J. Simmering, Christie M. Fuller, Yasemin Ocal, Guclu Atinc, et al.. "Missing the Mark: Problems with Marker Variable Choice, Reporting, and Interpretation in the Detection of Common Method Variance" Proceedings of the 2012 Southern Management Association Meeting (2012) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/christie-fuller/9/