Assessing Hierarchical Component Model for Work-Life Balance Strategies and Entrepreneurial Competencies: Reflective-Reflective Model

Abstract

A hierarchical component is a model with complex systems in a hierarchy where higher-level components depend on a composed of lower-level components. Each level represents a distinct level of abstraction or complexity. The objectives of this study aim to assess the measurement and structural assessment of hierarchical component model (HCM) of Work-Family Enrichment (WFE) and Family-Work Enrichment (FWE) on entrepreneurial competencies among women entrepreneurs in Malaysia. The model applies a reflective-reflective approach, using a quantitative method with survey data collected from 284 women entrepreneurs in Malaysia, and assessed using the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The analysis and result shows the evidence that the items and constructs in this model were passed the assessment of first and second order of measurement and structural model. These results validated the hierarchical component model for these constructs, ensuring the dimensions and indicators are reliable and valid for understanding the relationships between WFE and FWE. The implications of this study extend to research on hierarchical component models, demonstrating their utility in exploring multi-dimensional constructs by providing a robust framework for future investigations into work-life balance strategies.