AOM Members-
Do you want/need to learn, from the best in our business, about measurement in organizational research? Do you have an interests in either convergent/discriminant validity or measuring firm performance?
If yes, CARMA has something for you. We invite current AOM Student and Academic members to join us for two of CARMA's Webcast Lectures, this Friday, October 6, 2023. Note the two lectures start at different times, for optimal global access. CARMA is a non-profit academic center at Texas Tech University starting our 26th year of providing research methods education. For more information about CARMA, visit our website: https://carmattu.com.
The lectures described below by Dr. Mikko Rönkkö and Dr. Trevis Certo are available live to these AOM members free of charge as the last event of the 2022-2023 AOM-CARMA Affiliate Program. If this is you, instructions for how to access the events via the AOM website is provided at the end of the event information below.
The lectures below are also available free of charge to faculty/students from schools that are a part of our 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 Institutional Member programs. If this is you, visit our website and use your member login information to join via the CARMA User Area where you will find the zoom link.
If you have questions contact us at carma@tttu.edu. I hope you can join us for one or both of these informative lectures. Dr. Larry Williams, CARMA Director
Friday October 6
9:00 AM EDT (New York), 2:00 PM BST (London)
Convergent/Discriminant Validity
Dr. Mikko Rönkkö
University of Jyväskylä
Abstract
In this one-hour doctoral-level lecture, we explore the concepts of convergent and discriminant validity, two traditional forms of construct validity evidence in research. We start by defining discriminant and convergent validity, setting the stage for applying these concepts in empirical research. A key highlight of the lecture will be distinguishing convergent validity from reliability, which many current sources on methods omit to explain. We then transition into discussing the scenarios and contexts where demonstrating convergent and discriminant validity is needed and when these concepts can be ignored. The session will also provide an overview of the statistical techniques employed to assess discriminant and convergent validity evidence, offering attendees a practical toolkit for their research endeavors. Concluding the lecture, we will outline a systematic workflow for assessing and reporting convergent and discriminant validity, ensuring that researchers are equipped with the knowledge to communicate their findings effectively and transparently.
Friday October 6, 2023
12:00 PM EDT (New York), 5:00 PM BST (London)
Measurement of Firm Performance
Dr. Trevis Certo
Arizona State University
Abstract
Firm performance represents arguably the most important construct in strategic management research. In this talk, I will summarize recent studies examining some of the empirical irregularities associated with measures of performance. In particular, I will discuss the issues associated with using performance variables measured with ratios in statistical models, the differences in how executives and strategy scholars tend to operationalize firm performance, and the extreme non-normality associated with firm performance measures. I close by providing recommendations for scholars examining firm performance in statistical models.
AOM Member Access
AOM members can access the events through the following steps:
- Sign into your AO account.
- Click on your name at the top.
- In the information area click the CARMA globe logo.
- When prompted click "Access CARMA" button.
- This button will take you to Affiliate Program Access page.
- On the Access page follow the instructions for accessing live events.
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Larry Williams
Professor
Texas Tech University
Lincoln NE
(806) 834-1479
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