Research Methodological Techniques as a Model for Quantitative Studies in Social Sciences
Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · pp. 862–879 · Published 15 Feb 2014
10.9734/BJEMT/2014/7665Abstract
This paper attempts to present methodological techniques used in the study of the mediating role of psychological ownership on the relationship between servant leadership and organizational citizenship behaviors. Several relevant research methodology issues to help shed light on required research methods for major research such as Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) have been highlighted in this paper. Specifically, this paper discussed reasons behind adoption of certain methodological techniques including positivist philosophical orientation, descriptive and explanatory research designs that were employed in reviewed study. In addition, the paper quantitatively demonstrated how the sample for the affected study was derived using some important tools. The paper also discussed questionnaire design and distribution strategy, pilot study, measurement scales, and the use of Partial Least Squares method (PLS) in the analysis of data for the affected study. The paper highlighted the methodological implication of the use of Partial Least Squares Method (PLS) in the study of the relationships between servant leader behaviors, psychological ownership and organizational citizenship behaviors.
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