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VOL. 7, ISSUE 2 (2025)
Construct validity analysis of the strategic imitation practices scale
Authors
Laith Ali Yousif Al Hakim
Abstract
This study aims to develop and validate a
comprehensive measurement scale for strategic imitation practices within
organizational contexts. Strategic imitation refers to the deliberate adoption
of successful strategies, business models, or practices from competitors or
industry leaders to enhance organizational performance and adaptability.
Despite its growing theoretical significance, there remains a lack of
standardized and psychometrically sound instruments to assess this construct.
The current research addresses this gap by introducing the Strategic Imitation
Practices Scale (SIPS), which was developed through a rigorous process
involving item generation, expert review, and empirical testing. Data were
collected from 312 participants across multiple industries, including higher
education, telecommunications, and hospitality. Exploratory and confirmatory
factor analyses confirmed a six-dimensional structure of the scale,
encompassing: imitation of successful strategic practices, imitation of knowledge,
relational learning by imitation, innovation imitation, internal positive
behavior imitation, and value imitation. The scale demonstrated strong internal
consistency and construct validity, as evidenced by acceptable factor loadings
and inter-correlations between dimensions. The SIPS provide a reliable
instrument for researchers and practitioners seeking to understand and measure
how organizations strategically engage in imitation as part of their broader
strategic repertoire. This study contributes to the literature on strategic
management by offering a validated tool that enhances both theoretical and
practical insights into the mechanisms and outcomes of strategic imitation.
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Pages:63-66
How to cite this article:
Laith Ali Yousif Al Hakim "Construct validity analysis of the strategic imitation practices scale". International Journal of Management and Commerce, Vol 7, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 63-66
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