2-day workshop on

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*SUBJECT TO HRDF APPROVAL

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

University / College lecturers, Ph.D., Research scholars, Post-Doctoral fellows, Post-Graduate students and individuals having interest in PLS / SEM.
Date Time Venue : 28 & 29 May 2013 (Tuesday & Wednesday) : 9.00 a.m. 5.30 p.m. : Kompleks UREKA, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.
REGISTRATION FEE
(Covers workshop materials, two-day refreshment including lunch and Certificate of Attendance)
(wholly-owned by Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Organised by :

NORMAL : MYR 750.00 PER PARTICIPANT

In collaboration with: POSTGRADUATE : MYR 550.00 PER PARTICIPANT

(Proof of Student I.D. is compulsory)

GROUP : MY R650.00 PER PARTICIPANT

(minimum 3 participants from the same company/institution) Not entitled for group discount

INTRODUCTION
This course covers Structural Equation modelling (SEM) based on variances using Partial Least Squares (PLS). The two-day workshop provides extensive, detailed knowledge on how to use SmartPLS 2.0 software and provide detailed description and interpretation of the outputs. Those Participants who are currently involved in quantitative research and particularly interested in carrying out data analysis will derive maximum benefits out of the workshop. The live examples and case studies will be discussed to expose practical knowledge on SEM. Individual attention will be paid to train the participants to solve decision making problems on their own.

ENQUIRIES
Technical Details: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Krishnaswamy Jeyaraman Graduate School of Business, Universiti Sains Malaysia (Off) : +604-653 3888 ext 2332 (M) : 017-486 3364 (E) : dr_kjraman@usm.my / dr_kjraman@yahoo.co.in Registration and others: Khairol Anuar Mohammed USAINS Holding Sdn Bhd (DL) +604-653 4372 / (M) +6012-286 9048 (E) khairol@usainsgroup.com / usains.holding@yahoo.com / usains.holding@hotmail.com

WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
The objective of this course is to provide (1) an indepth methodological approach to PLS path modelling techniques (the nature of causal modelling, analytical objectives, some related statistical tools, (2) the evaluation of measurement models, and (3) complementary analytical techniques. Practical applications with case studies and the use of PLS software applications are the integral part of this course.

RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATION
USM Guest House (inside USM compound) Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Minden, Penang. Tel: +604653 2030 / +604-653 2050 Fax: +604659 7124 E-mail: guesthouse@usainsgroup.com http://www.usainsgroup.com/guesthouse.html B-Suite B Tower, Bayan Point, 19, Medan Kampung Relau, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang. (T): +604646 7777 / +604-644 4000 (F): +604644 5000 (E): rsvn@b-suite.com.my / marketing@bsuite.com.my (W): http://www.b-suite.com.my/ The Krystal Suites Penang, Krystal Point Corporate Park, Jalan Tun Dr. Awang, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang. (T): +604613 3333 (M): +016583 3568 (Ms. Hasliza) (F): +604613 3338/2 (E): enquiry@thekrystalsuites.com (W): http://www.thekrystalsuites.com/ Hotel Vistana, 213, Jalan Bukit Gambir, Bukit Jambul, 11950 Penang. (T): +604646 8000 (F): +604646 1400 (E): vispg@ytlhotels.com.my (W): http://www.vistanahotels.com/VistanaPG/Default.aspx

WORKSHOP CO-ORDINATOR
ASSOC. PROF. DR. KRISHNASWAMY JAYARAMAN has 28 years of experience as a professor in Statistics. He has a wide range of experience in data analysis using Statistical Software and carried out some major projects for National and International organizations. He is well versed in Statistical analysis particularly in Model Building, Estimation of parameters, Forecasting and predictive Inferences, categorical data analysis and Follow-up studies. He has produced 13 Ph.D., research scholars in analytical and applied statistics on an interdisciplinary basis and published more than 35 research articles in International and National Journals. He has been providing an extensive training for the executives of IT; Banking; BPO & KPO call centres; Manufacturing Industries for six-sigma Green Belt and Black Belt courses on Total Quality Management. He has also been an active member of the quality planning and assurance teams and worked with clients like WHO, eMerk, Ford, Motorola, Airtel, Lason, Careers India, Prumatec, Astron, Office Tiger and Cadensworth (Intel) among other multinational companies.

WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR
MR. IRANMANESH is a doctoral candidate at the School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia. He received his MBA from Graduate School of Business (USM). He has some publications in international journals.

PARTIAL LEAST SQUARE (PLS) AND ITS APPLICATIONS

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
TIME FIRST DAY 9.00 10.30 a.m. 1. Introduction to PLS General purpose of PLS Basic Concepts Sample size Reflective vs. formative measurement models Covariance vs. Variance models of SEM TOPICS

10.30 10.45 a.m. 10.45 a.m. 1.00 p.m.

Tea Break 2. Overview of SmartPLS Create a Project suitable for PLS Import the data Draw the research framework Estimate the model parameters Test the parameters

1.00 2.00 p.m. 2.00 3.30 p.m. 3.30 3.45 p.m. 3.45 5.30 p.m.

Lunch 3. Measurement model evaluation and interpretation of results

Tea Break 4. Measurement model evaluation and interpretation of results SECOND DAY

9.00 10.30 a.m.

5. 6. 7.

Bootstrapping Blindfolding Goodness of fit index in PLS

10.30 10.45 a.m. 10.45 a.m. 1.00 p.m. 1.00 2.00 p.m. 2.00 3.30 p.m. 3.30 3.45 p.m. 3.45 5.30 p.m.

Tea Break 8. Second-order Constructs

Lunch 9. Impact of Mediating variables

Tea Break 10. Impact of Moderating variables

Disclaimer The Organizer reserves the right to reschedule or cancel any part of its published programme or venue due to unforeseen circumstances and will not accept liability for costs incurred by participants or their organizations for the cancellation of travel arrangements and/or accommodation reservations as a result of the course being cancelled or postponed. Advance notice will be given if there are such changes or cancellation.

REGISTRATION FORM
PARTIAL LEAST SQUARE (PLS) AND ITS APPLICATIONS MAY 2013
Send registration form to : Khairol Anuar Mohammed USAINS Holding Sdn. Bhd., Ground Floor, Kompleks UREKA, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM PENANG. Fax : +604-657 2210 OR Email: khairol@usainsgroup.com / usains.holding@yahoo.com / usains.holding@hotmail.com

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Payee Name Details Name of Bank Account Number : USAINS Holding Sdn. Bhd. : PARTIAL LEAST SQUARE (PLS) AND ITS APPLICATIONS MAY 2013 : CIMB Bank Berhad (USM Branch), Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM Penang. : 0709-0006708-05-7

2. A Local Order (LO) or Purchase Order (PO) must be presented before the event.
The Organizer reserves the right to refrain a registered participant from taking part in the event if no proof of payment can be presented. This only applies to registered participants who have NOT paid the registration fee PRIOR to the event date.

3. Cancellation / Substitution
A full refund less administration fee of MYR250.00 will be given for cancellation received not later than 10 working days before the event. No refund will be made after this period. However, substitute participants are welcomed at no extra charge provided written notice of at least 5 working days before the event is given to the Organizer.