Joe Hair & G. Tomas M. Tomas M. Hult 
A Primer on Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) [EPUB ebook] 

Chapter 1: An Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling
What Is Structural Equation Modeling?
Considerations in Using Structural Equation Modeling
Structural Equation Modeling With Partial Least Squares Path Modeling
PLS-SEM, CB-SEM, and Regressions Based on Sum Scores
Organization of Remaining Chapters
Chapter 2: Specifying the Path Model and Examining Data
Stage 1: Specifying the Structural Model
Stage 2: Specifying the Measurement Models
Stage 3: Data Collection and Examination
Case Study Illustration: Specifying the PLS-SEM Model
Path Model Creation Using the Smart PLS Software
Chapter 3: Path Model Estimation
Stage 4: Model Estimation and the PLS-SEM Algorithm
Case Study Illustration: PLS Path Model Estimation (Stage 4)
Chapter 4: Assessing PLS-SEM Results Part I: Evaluation of Reflective Measurement Models
Overview of Stage 5: Evaluation of Measurement Models
Stage 5a: Assessing Results of Reflective Measurement Models
Case Study Illustration—Reflective Measurement Models
Running the PLS-SEM Algorithm
Reflective Measurement Model Evaluation
Chapter 5: Assessing PLS-SEM Results Part II: Evaluation of the Formative Measurement Models
Stage 5b: Assessing Results of Formative Measurement Models
Bootstrapping Procedure
Bootstrap Confidence Intervals
Case Study Illustration—Evaluation of Formative Measurement Models
Chapter 6: Assessing PLS-SEM Results Part III: Evaluation of the Structural Model
Stage 6: Assessing PLS-SEM Structural Model Results
Case Study Illustration—How Are PLS-SEM Structural Model Results Reported?
Chapter 7: Mediator and Moderator Analysis
Mediation
Moderation
Chapter 8: Outlook on Advanced Methods
Importance-Performance Map Analysis
Hierarchical Component Models
Confirmatory Tetrad Analysis
Dealing With Observed and Unobserved Heterogeneity
Consistent Partial Least Squares

Marko Sarstedt is Professor of Marketing at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich (Germany) and an adjunct research professor at Babe?-Bolyai-University Cluj-Napoca (Romania). His main research interest is the advancement of research methods to further the understanding of consumer behavior. His research has been published in Nature Human Behaviour, Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, Multivariate Behavioral Research, Organizational Research Methods, MIS Quarterly, British Journal of Mathematical and Statistical Psychology, and Psychometrika, among others. His research ranks among the most frequently cited in the social sciences with more than 100, 000 citations according to Google Scholar. Marko has won numerous best paper and citation awards, including five Emerald Citations of Excellence awards and two AMS William R. Darden Awards. Marko has been repeatedly named member of Clarivate Analytics’ Highly Cited Researchers List. In March 2022, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Babe?-Bolyai-University Cluj-Napoca for his research achievements and contributions to international exchange.