Showing papers on "Resource dependence theory published in 2022"
TL;DR: In this paper , the authors conducted semi-structured interviews with 39 procurement and supply chain management experts and derived seven propositions on buffering and bridging approaches for managing evolving resource dependencies and thereby strengthening supply chain resilience in a pandemic.
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TL;DR: In this article , the authors developed 10 projections for 2025 on promising supply chain adaptations, which were assessed by 94 international supply chain experts from academia and industry, and showed that companies prioritize bridging over buffering approaches as long-term responses for increasing SCRES.
Abstract: COVID-19 has revealed global supply chains’ vulnerability and sparked debate about increasing supply chain resilience (SCRES). Previous SCRES research has primarily focused on near-term responses to large-scale disruptions, neglecting long-term resilience approaches. We address this research gap by presenting empirical evidence from a Delphi study. Based on the resource dependence theory, we developed 10 projections for 2025 on promising supply chain adaptations, which were assessed by 94 international supply chain experts from academia and industry. The results reveal that companies prioritize bridging over buffering approaches as long-term responses for increasing SCRES. Promising measures include increasing risk criteria importance in supplier selection, supply chain collaboration, and supply chain mapping. In contrast, experts ascribe less priority to safety stocks and coopetition. Moreover, we present a stakeholder analysis confirming one of the resource dependence theory’s central propositions for the future of global supply chains: companies differently affected by externalities will choose different countermeasures.
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TL;DR: In this article , the authors examined whether natural resource dependence weakens institutional quality in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) using the system dynamic general methods of moments (SGM) and concluded that NRC dependence is negatively associated with institutional quality.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined the perspectives of 26 board members in medium-sized, privately held companies operating in the United Kingdom and found that digital technologies impacts all board directors' capabilities as four major aspects: gathering, interpreting and sharing information; board stewardship; blue-sky strategizing; and scoping predictive strategic priorities.
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TL;DR: In this paper , the authors examined the perspectives of 26 board members in medium-sized, privately held companies operating in the United Kingdom and found that digital technologies (DT) impacts all board directors' capabilities as four major aspects: gathering, interpreting and sharing information; board stewardship; blue-sky strategizing; and scoping predictive strategic priorities.
Abstract: This exploratory qualitative inquiry examines the perspectives of 26 board members in medium-sized, privately held companies operating in the United Kingdom. The study question investigates how digital technologies (DT)1 are impacting on board director capabilities. Different board members’ experiences from their own perspectives are examined, with attention on capturing the influence of digital technologies on the way that board directors work. Thematic analysis offers a rigorous approach to analysis and enables articulating deeper and meaningful understandings of individual director experiences. Findings presented as a framework, indicate that DT impacts all board directors’ capabilities as four major aspects: gathering, interpreting and sharing information; board stewardship; blue-sky strategizing; and scoping predictive strategic priorities. Theoretical contribution is to Resource Dependence Theory (RDT) as an outcome-focused lens, which best explains a firm’s interest in digital technological advantage through board contribution and outcomes. In conclusion, practical insights for board members and regulators are highlighted.
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TL;DR: In this paper , the authors investigated the drivers and impacts of big data adoption in the Jordanian hotel industry based on the technology-organisation-environment framework and the resource-based view theory.
Abstract: The adoption of big data analytics (BDA) is increasing pace both in practice and in theory, owing to the prospects and its potential advantages. Numerous researchers believe that BDA could provide significant advantages, despite constant battles with the constraints that limit its implementation. Here, we suggest an incorporated model to investigate the drivers and impacts of BDA adoption in the Jordanian hotel industry based on the technology–organisation–environment framework and the resource-based view theory. The suggested model incorporates both the adoption and performance components of BDA into a single model. For data collection, in this study, we used an online questionnaire survey. The research model was verified based on responses from 119 Jordanian hotels. This study yielded two significant findings. First, we discovered that relative advantage, organizational readiness, top management support, and government regulations have a major impact on BDA adoption. The study results also reveal a strong and favourable association between BDA adoption and firm performance. Finally, information sharing was found to have a moderating effect on the association between BDA adoption and firm performance. The data revealed how businesses might increase their BDA adoption for improved firm performance. The present study adds to the limited but growing body of literature investigating the drivers and consequences of technology acceptance. The findings of this study can serve as a resource for scholars and practitioners interested in big data adoption in emerging nations.
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TL;DR: In this paper , the optimal level of resource dependence that will eliminate the possibility of natural resource curse in 28 countries was found to be a barrier to economic growth in 17 of the 28 countries and a curse for sustainable development in 9 of 17 countries as well as 11 countries.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors proposed a new model, named the generalised weighted least squares support vector panel regression (GWLS-SVPR) model, from the perspective of spatial heterogeneity, in response to the debate of scholars.
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TL;DR: Based on conservation of resource theory, the authors proposes that a psychological contract breach influences psychological contract violation and forgiveness, which in turn lead to customer-directed deviance, and investigates the moderating role of organizational ethical climate, which is influenced by ethical leadership, in these relationships.
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TL;DR: In this article , the authors proposed innovating/defending and collaborating/competing as two useful spectra to describe organisational behaviours in transitions and presented the automotive industry as an explanatory case.
Abstract: Following the tradition of using opposing concepts as a basis for organisational analysis, this article advances a theory-based understanding of incumbent firms in sustainability transitions. Building on seminal transition studies, we propose innovating/defending and collaborating/competing as two useful spectra to describe organisational behaviours in transitions. Presenting the automotive industry as an explanatory case, we show results from a systematic literature review that reveal motives for diverging behaviours. Combining the spectra into a 2 × 2 matrix, we then introduce four conceptualisations to explain the observed motives and behaviours. The conceptualisations are associated with different streams of organisation theory: dynamic capabilities and the resource-based view, resource-dependence theory, neo-institutional theory and theories on organisational learning and path dependence. Referring to organisational ambidexterity, value configurations and political arenas, we conclude that transitions research can reach a more multifaceted understanding by challenging the prevailing notion of the firm as a coherent actor.
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TL;DR: In this paper , the authors draw on Social Exchange theory, the Resource Based View and Transactions Costs Economics to extend the conceptualization of alliance management capability by adding specific justice-related activities and resource management skills to the extant conceptualizations.
TL;DR: In this paper , a review of resource-related factors affecting foreign-owned MNE subsidiaries gaining access to host country national (HCN) talent is presented, focusing on MNEs operating in uncertain emerging economy host locations.
TL;DR: In this paper , a model and several hypotheses to better understand some supply chain integration antecedents, dependence and resource commitment and their relationships with performance are proposed, and empirical validity is reinforced by collecting data from 142 manufacturing firms in Spain and Germany and testing the model using structural equation model.
Abstract: PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore and further the existing knowledge on supply chain integration (SCI). This study proposes a model and several hypotheses to better understand some SCI antecedents, dependence and resource commitment and their relationships with performance.Design/methodology/approachBased on diverse theoretical approaches, the author develops and tests an integrated model in which dependence and resource commitment are proposed to enhance external integration, leading to an increase in economic performance. This study's empirical validity is reinforced by collecting data from 142 manufacturing firms in Spain and Germany and testing the model using structural equation model (SEM).FindingsThe results support dependence and resource commitment as antecedents of SCI, both with a positive effect. Also, discrepancies in the effect of external integration on performance are found where supplier integration seems not to have any effect on performance.Originality/valueThis study helps to better understand SCI antecedents. It makes both theoretical and managerial contributions by empirically analyzing both antecedents. This furthers extant knowledge regarding the joined impact of resource commitment and dependence on SCI. In particular, it incorporates resource commitment by considering it as the sacrifice firms need to implement to get involved in a long-term relationship.
TL;DR: Li et al. as discussed by the authors investigated whether board directors with an educational background in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are associated with greater corporate innovation and found that such directors have significant beneficial effects on corporate innovation activities.
TL;DR: In this paper , the authors explored the realities of refugee-led community-based organizations (RLOs) in Malaysia and their relationships with internal and external agents during the COVID-19 pandemic and its subsequent lockdown.
Abstract: Abstract In developing countries with limited resources available for aid distribution, community-based organizations have been pivotal in providing emergency relief to marginalized groups during the COVID-19 pandemic and its subsequent lockdown(s). Using the theory of power–dependence relations and resource dependency theory, this paper explores the realities of refugee-led community-based organizations (RLOs) in Malaysia and their relationships with internal and external agents. Utilizing qualitative data from 38 leaders and followers, we conducted a thematic analysis to understand the experiences of RLOs since March 2020, finding that during the pandemic: (1) a significant burden fell on a few leaders to distribute aid from external parties; (2) leaders and followers experienced the pandemic very differently; and (3) leaders became disseminators of public health information. Given the power structures, dependencies and findings identified in this paper, we propose a more cohesive aid distribution strategy for different actors to engage with RLOs, allowing them to maximize the reach of disbursed funds.
TL;DR: In this article , the authors prove fundamental limits applicable to a large class of correlated catalytic transformations by showing that a small residual correlation between a catalyst and target state implies that the catalyst needs to be highly resourceful.
Abstract: Determining whether a given state can be transformed into a target state using free operations is one of the fundamental questions in the study of resource theories. Free operations in resource theories can be enhanced by allowing for a catalyst system that assists the transformation and is returned unchanged, but potentially correlated, with the target state. While this has been an active area of recent research, very little is known about the necessary properties of such catalysts. Here, we prove fundamental limits applicable to a large class of correlated catalytic transformations by showing that a small residual correlation between a catalyst and target state implies that the catalyst needs to be highly resourceful. In fact, the resource required diverge in the limit of vanishing residual correlation. In addition, we establish that in imperfect catalysis a small error generally implies a highly resourceful embezzling catalyst. We develop our results in a general resource theory framework and discuss its implications for the resource theory of athermality, the resource theory of coherence, and entanglement theory.
TL;DR: In this paper , the authors identify the composition of the nominating committee as a key to understanding the relationship between monitoring and resource provision and propose two mechanisms through which the formation of an independent nominating committee in response to the external emphasis on monitoring leads to a decline in board resource provision.
TL;DR: This paper argued that domestic corporate political activity and political connections have contrasting effects on firms' international expansion, such that, while domestic CPAs (mainly, lobbying and campaign contributions) facilitate internationalisation, political connections deter internationalisation.
TL;DR: Based on resource dependence theory, the authors analyzes the influence of structural embeddedness and relational embeddedness on innovation performance and introduces technological diversification and state ownership to discuss the mediation and moderation mechanism.
TL;DR: In this paper , the authors analyzed the role of government institutional support on the actualization of enterprises' objectives and found that market performance has a negative significant moderating effect on eco-innovation adoption.
TL;DR: Wang et al. as mentioned in this paper constructed a three-stage model to compare CSR benefits and costs and found evidence for a horizontal S-shaped CSR-CFP relationship, which reveals that the S curve is more pronounced for smaller firms and for firms operating in more dynamic industries.
Abstract: The relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate financial performance (CFP) is inconclusive. Building on CSR power and stakeholder power arguments, slack resource theory, and agency theory, this study constructs a three-stage model to compare CSR benefits and costs. This comparison indicates a horizontal S-shaped CSR-CFP relationship. Using a sample including 27,628 firm-year observations of Chinese listed firms from 2010 to 2020, we find evidence for this horizontal S-shaped CSR-CFP relationship, which reveals that the S curve is more pronounced for smaller firms and for firms operating in more dynamic industries. Our findings contribute to the CSR-CFP literature, CSR power and stakeholder power arguments, and the evaluation of the moderating effects on the S curve. Accordingly, these findings highlight key implications for decision-makers and policymakers.
TL;DR: Wang et al. as discussed by the authors explored how corporate social responsibility (CSR) risk, social networks, and firm performance interacted in light of resource dependence theory and information asymmetry theory to bridge the literature gap between CSR risk and firms performance under the conditions of China's network.
Abstract: This study explored how corporate social responsibility (CSR) risk, social networks, and firm performance interacted in light of resource dependence theory and information asymmetry theory to bridge the literature gap between CSR risk and firm performance under the conditions of China’s network. We used data from Shanghai and Shenzhen A-share listed firms in China from 2010 to 2019 to conduct a social network analysis and random-effects GLS regression analysis. The study revealed the following: (1) CSR risk hurts financial performance, while structural holes and network density attenuate this effect; (2) CSR risk positively impacts capital performance, which is amplified by closeness centrality; (3) CSR risk harms innovation performance, while betweenness centrality and network density mitigate this effect. Despite CSR risk bringing short-term benefits, this effect is not sustained. Generally, CSR risks are more detrimental to firms than beneficial. In this study, we strengthen the basis of the research on CSR risk and firm performance, along with research on social networks, advising firms to avoid CSR risks and utilize their networks to mitigate such risks and achieve a better performance.
TL;DR: The authors conducted a matched-samples meta-analysis to compare the mean effect sizes of five classic Western management theories (institutional theory, resource dependence theory, the resource-based view, agency theory, and transaction cost theory) on 452 matched samples drawn from 1,028 U.S. and Chinese studies.
TL;DR: Li et al. as mentioned in this paper conducted an empirical study to examine the scope and antecedents of nonprofit commercialization in China and found that Chinese nonprofits' overall level of commercialization is modest, but the level varies substantially by organization.
Abstract: The increasing reliance on commercial income in the nonprofit sector (“nonprofit commercialization”) in various countries has become a highly contested topic. In recent years, Chinese nonprofits have also paid growing attention to commercial activities and revenue. However, empirical studies on the commercialization of Chinese nonprofits are limited. This study conducts the first empirical research to examine the scope and antecedents of nonprofit commercialization in China. Through a nationwide survey of 336 service-delivery nonprofits (private nonenterprise organizations), the study finds that Chinese nonprofits' overall level of commercialization is modest, but the level varies substantially by organization. Further, informed by resource dependence theory, institutional theory, and organizational ecology theory, the study finds that Chinese nonprofit commercialization is driven by resource insufficiency, government connections, and environmental munificence. These findings extend the literature on nonprofit commercialization with new empirical evidence from a non-Western, authoritarian context. 摘要 在许多国家，非营利部门对商业收入的日益依赖已经成为一个备受争议的话题。近年来，中国的非营利组织也开始重视商业活动以及随之带来的服务收入。然而，关于中国非营利组织商业化的实证研究并不多见。本研究首次实证分析了中国非营利组织商业化的规模和驱动因素。根据对全国336家服务性非营利组织(民办非企业单位)的定量分析，本研究发现中国非营利组织的商业化水平总体上是适中的，但是不同组织间的商业化水平存在较大的差异。此外，结合资源依赖理论、制度理论和组织生态学理论，本研究发现，组织内部资源匮乏、一定程度的政治关联和丰沛的外部资源环境是中国非营利组织商业化主要的驱动因素。这些基于非西方、威权国家情境的经验证据拓展了非营利组织商业化的相关文献○
TL;DR: In this article , a structural literature review of the current study approach on the theories of CVD and highlights some stimulating guidelines for future study is presented, which can help the understanding of parties such as practitioners', regulators and potential investors of the theories in CVD from a combined and comprehensive view.
Abstract: PurposeThis paper attempts to review the corporate voluntary disclosure (CVD) from the theoretical perspective as well as propose a conceptual framework.Design/methodology/approachThe researchers use structural literature review technique. The sample literature consisting of 55 articles was extracted from the Scopus database over the period of 2017–2021.FindingsThe literature observes that the legitimacy, agency and stakeholder theories are most applied in CVD related studies than the other theories. It is also revealed that researchers need to concentrate more studies on those theories of CVD that have been applied in a limited study such as neo-institutional, signaling, resource dependence, political economy and impression management theories.Practical implicationsThe findings can help the understanding of parties such as practitioners', regulators and potential investors of the theories in CVD from a combined and comprehensive view.Social implicationsThe results of the study offer new insights into the potential impact of organizational level and country level theories in CVD from different perspectives of developed and developing countries.Originality/valueThis study delivers an inclusive literature review of the current study approach on the theories of CVD and highlights some stimulating guidelines for future study.
TL;DR: In this paper , the authors examined the relationship between the diverse board of directors and firm performance using a panel data sample of the top 73 EU non-financial sustainable firms across 13 countries from 2016 to 2020 based on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI).
Abstract: The present study examines the relationship between the diverse board of directors and firm performance using a panel data sample of the top 73 EU nonfinancial sustainable firms across 13 countries from 2016 to 2020 based on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI). We specifically examine the impact of structural (board independence) and demographical (age, gender, education, tenure and industry experience) board diversity on firm performance. Drawing on the agency and resource base perspective, the results indicate that firms with a diverse board of directors (structural and demographic) perform significantly better with firm performance. Additionally, when viewed through the lens of stakeholder theory, the findings indicate that environmental, social and governance disclosure (ESG) moderates and partially mediates the relationship between the diverse board of directors and firm performance. We also performed robust checks to validate our results. Diversity contributes to a firm's understanding of its market and, as a result, its overall performance. The current study demonstrates a considerable gap between the theoretical and empirical support for various board indicators (structural and demographic), their relationship to performance, and how ESG acts as an intervening element in increasing firm financial performance.
TL;DR: Based on resource dependence theory, agency theory, and institutional theory, this article developed an integrated conceptual framework for motivations, moderators, and performance of Chinese cross-border acquisitions and used a unique dataset, which covers the 2003-2016 period, to examine how market-seeking, resource-seeking and managerial self-interest motivations of cross-base acquisitions influenced the performance of China's manufacturing sector publicly listed companies (PLCs).
Abstract: Based on resource dependence theory, agency theory, and institutional theory, we develop an integrated conceptual framework for motivations, moderators, and performance of Chinese cross-border acquisitions. We then use a unique dataset, which covers the 2003–2016 period, to examine how market-seeking, resource-seeking, and managerial self-interest motivations of cross-border acquisitions influence the performance of China’s manufacturing sector publicly listed companies (PLCs). Analysis of the aggregated data shows strong support for market-seeking motivation for cross-border acquisitions. But we only find weak support for resource-seeking motivation. Our analysis also reveals the underlying agency problem thus supporting the managerial self-interest motivation for cross-border acquisitions. Disaggregated data analysis shows that all cross-border acquisitions are driven by market-seeking motivation, whereas resource-seeking is the main driver of acquisitions by state-owned and low-tech PLCs. Acquisitions by China’s private-owned PLCs and medium/high-tech PLCs are also motivated by managerial self-interest in free cash flow, which leads to the principal-agent conflict.
TL;DR: In this article , the influence of organizational learning and dynamic capability on organizational performance of human resource service enterprises with the moderating role of technology environment and market environment is explored, and it is shown that organizational learning has a significantly positive impact on resource integration capability, as well as has a significant positive effect on resource reconfiguration capability.
Abstract: This study aims to explore the influence of organizational learning and dynamic capability on organizational performance of human resource service enterprises with the moderating role of technology environment and market environment. Data were gathered from 360 human resource service enterprises, and applied the hierarchical linear regression method and structural equation model to test the hypotheses. We found that organizational learning has a significantly positive impact on resource integration capability, as well as has a significantly positive impact on resource reconfiguration capability of human resource service enterprises. Resource integration capability and resource reconfiguration capability have a significantly positive impact on organizational performance. Moreover, results indicated that the resource integration capability and resource reconfiguration capability partially mediate in the relationship between organizational learning and organizational performance. Furthermore, technology environment and market environment have positive moderation effect between resource integration capability and organizational performance of human resource service enterprises, as well as have positive moderation effect between resource reconfiguration capability and organizational performance of human resource service enterprises. The current study contributes to a better understand the impact mechanism of organizational learning on organizational performance from the perspective of organizational learning theory and dynamic capability theory. In addition, this study provides implications for human resource service enterprises and managers to improve organizational performance.