"Missing the Mark: Problems with Marker Variable Choice, Reporting, and Interpretation in the Detection of Common Method Variance" by Marcia J. Simmering

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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)

Marcia J. Simmering, Louisiana Tech University
Christie M. Fuller, Louisiana Tech University
Yasemin Ocal, Auburn University, Montgomery
Guclu Atinc, Drake University
Hettie A. Richardson, Louisiana State University

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

Operations and Supply Chain Management

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/