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Resource dependence theory
About: Resource dependence theory is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 2732 publications have been published within this topic receiving 184871 citations.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigated the relationship between various board characteristic measures, such as, board composition, board size, and board composition and composition, from the perspective of agency and resource dependency theory.
Abstract: This article, from the perspective of agency and resource dependency theory, investigates the relationship between the various board characteristic measures, such as, board composition, board size,...
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigate dependencies that arise between companies during the ramp-up of production volume in the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain and use the resource dependence theory (RDT) to analyse and explain the changing dependencies throughout the planning and execution of production rampup.
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate dependencies that arise between companies during the ramp-up of production volume in the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain. Design/methodology/approach: An inter-company case study method has been used. Data were collected via tours of manufacturing plants, workshops and interviews from multiple tiers in a supply chain, namely, a niche EV manufacturer, as well as two of its tier-one suppliers and five of its tier-two suppliers. Findings: As production volumes increased, a more relational approach was found to be necessary in inter-company relationships. The authors’ research showed that key suppliers, in addition to providing the parts, pursued a supply chain orchestrator’s role by offering direct support and guidance to the niche EV manufacturer in designing and executing its development plans. Research limitations/implications: The resource dependence theory (RDT) is used to analyse and explain the changing dependencies throughout the planning and execution of production ramp-up. Practical implications: This study will help supply chain managers to better manage resource dependencies during production ramp-up. Originality/value: This study explores dependencies during the early stages of the production ramp-up process in the EV sector, which is in itself in the early stages of evolution. RDT is used for the first time in this context. This study has moved beyond a simple dyadic context, by providing empirical insights into the actions taken by an EV manufacturer and its suppliers, towards a multi-tier supply chain context, to better manage resource dependencies.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examine how the characteristics of the host country government affect IJV foreign partner opportunism and find that contract specificity is effective in curtailing the effect of resource dependence and policy uncertainty on IJVs.
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TL;DR: The authors examined several popular theories of international entrepreneurship, and then developed a theoretical framework that combines concepts of both international and entrepreneurship research, considering issues such asentrepreneurial personality traits and "push-pull" theory.
Abstract: Studies on the phenomenon of internationalentrepreneurship often focus on only the international aspect, ignoring theentrepreneurial aspect.This research examines several popular theories ofinternational entrepreneurship, and then develops a theoretical framework thatcombines concepts of both international and entrepreneurship research. Various theoretical frameworks regarding international entrepreneurship arediscussed. Included in the discussion are the followingtheories:process-stage theory, the network approach, resource-basedtheory, and foreign direct investment theory.The discussion of eachtheory includes information about the conceptualization of the theory, thebenefits of the theory, and the limitations of the theory.Following thesesections, the population ecology approach is described. The population ecology approach includes a combination of both internationalresearch theory and entrepreneurial research theory, considering issues such asentrepreneurial personality traits and "push-pull" theory.Byconsidering theories relating to both international business andentrepreneurship, researchers can gain a better understanding of the decisionsand processes encountered by international entrepreneurs.The populationecology approach provides researchers with a conceptual framework forunderstanding how entrepreneurial characteristics may influence anentrepreneur's decision to internationalize. (AKP)
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TL;DR: This article explored the lobbing behaviors of nonprofits in North Carolina and found that many managers do in fact lobby, but use alternative language for their lobbying activities so that they can control external resources available through political action while maintaining positive relationships with organizational stakeholders who hold negative perceptions of lobbying behavior.
Abstract: Despite the widely recognized benefits of nonprofit advocacy, many nonprofits are reluctant to partake in lobbying activities. This qualitative inquiry utilizes resource dependency and agency theories as a framework for exploring the lobbing behaviors of nonprofits in North Carolina. The findings indicate that nonprofit managers do in fact lobby, but use alternative language for their lobbying activities so that they can control external resources available through political action while maintaining positive relationships with organizational stakeholders who hold negative perceptions of lobbying behavior. They also educate stakeholders on lobbying as an organizational necessity. Implications for practice and research are provided.
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