Missing the Mark: Problems with Marker Variable Choice, Reporting, and Interpretation in the Detection of Common Method Variance

Marcia J. Simmering; Christie M. Fuller; Yasemin Ocal; Guclu Atinc; Hettie A. Richardson

Missing the Mark: Problems with Marker Variable Choice, Reporting, and Interpretation in the Detection of Common Method Variance

Marcia J. Simmering, Christie M. Fuller, Yasemin Ocal, Guclu Atinc, Hettie A. Richardson

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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.

Original language	American English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 2012 Southern Management Association Meeting
State	Published - 2012
Externally published	Yes

EGS Disciplines

Operations and Supply Chain Management

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