Table of Contents Cont..

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Chapter 4 Methodology and Research Plan……………………. 75
4. Overview ………………………………………………………………… 75
4.1 Methodological Approach …………………………………………… 76
4.2 Quantitative Research Design ……………………………………….. 78
4.2.1 Population and Sample of the Study ………………………... 78
4.2.2 Unit of Analysis …………………………………………….. 81
4.2.3 Selection of Key Informants ………………………………… 81
4.2.4 Measurement of Constructs …………………………………. 82
4.2.5 Translation of Instrument and Pre-testing..………………….. 91
4.2.6 Data Collection Procedure and Response Rate……………… 91
4.2.7 Verification of Non-Response Bias………………………….. 93
4.2.8 Analysis of Data …………………………………………….. 94
Chapter 5 Sample Demographics, Data Screening, Measurement
Development and Structural Model Testing……………… 95
5. Overview ………………………………………………………………… 95
5.1 Sample Demographics and Data Screening…...……………………...
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5.1.1 Respondent and Firm Profile ………………………………... 96
5.1.2 Examination of Data Entry and Missing Data ………………. 101
5.1.3 Assessment of Normality and Outliers ……………………… 102
5.2 Measurement Development…………………………………………... 104
5.2.1 Fit Indices …………………………………………………… 104
5.2.2 Initial Measurement Model Fit and Modification …………... 108
5.2.2.1 Trust: Initial Findings ……………………………….. 109
5.2.2.2 Communication: Initial Findings ……………………. 110
5.2.2.3 Cultural Similarity: Initial Findings ………………… 112
5.2.2.4 Supplier’s Competencies: Initial Findings ………….. 114
5.2.2.5 Transaction Specific Investment: Initial Findings …... 116
5.2.2.6 Overseas Supplier’s Opportunism: Initial Findings … 118
5.2.2.7 Environmental Volatility: Initial Findings ………….. 119
5.2.2.8 Knowledge and Experience: Initial Findings ……….. 120
5.2.2.9 Commitment: Initial Findings ………………………. 122