Governance of Multivendor Outsourcing Arrangements: A Coordination and Resource Dependency View

2014 ◽  
pp. 78-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Albert Plugge ◽  
Marijn Janssen
Keyword(s):  
Resource Dependency

EXPORT DIVERSIFICATION AND EXPORT PERFORMANCE: A CONTINGENCY- AND RESOURCE DEPENDENCY-BASED ASSESSMENT

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1219-1219
Author(s):  
Itzhak Gnizy ◽  
◽  
John W. Cadogan ◽  
João S. Oliveira ◽  
Asmat-Nizam Abdul-Talib
Keyword(s):  
Export Performance ◽  
Resource Dependency ◽  
Export Diversification

scholarly journals Corporate Political Strategies in Weak Institutional Environments: A Break from Conventions

2019 ◽  
Vol 161 (4) ◽  
pp. 855-876
Author(s):  
Tahiru Azaaviele Liedong ◽  
Daniel Aghanya ◽  
Tazeeb Rajwani
Keyword(s):  
Resource Dependency ◽  
Emerging Countries ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Political Activity ◽  
Dark Side ◽  
Political Strategies ◽  
Corporate Political Activity ◽  
Corporate Political Strategies ◽  
Shed Light ◽  
Universal Application

Abstract There is a lack of research about the political strategies used by firms in emerging countries, mainly because the literature often assumes that Western-oriented corporate political activity (CPA) has universal application. Drawing on resource-dependency logics, we explore why and how firms orchestrate CPA in the institutionally challenging context of Nigeria. Our findings show that firms deploy four context-fitting but ethically suspect political strategies: affective, financial, pseudo-attribution and kinship strategies. We leverage this understanding to contribute to CPA in emerging countries by arguing that corporate political strategies are shaped by the reciprocity and duality of dependency relationships between firms and politicians, and also by advancing that these strategies reflect institutional weaknesses and unique industry-level opportunities. Importantly, we shed light on the muttered dark side of CPA. We develop a CPA framework and discuss the research, practical and policy implications of our findings.

scholarly journals A Dyadic Perspective on Determinants of Entry Choices in the Global Hospitality Industry

2017 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 77-92
Author(s):  
Kun Yang ◽  
John D. Buschman
Keyword(s):  
Brand Equity ◽  
Market Segmentation ◽  
Hospitality Industry ◽  
Foreign Market ◽  
Resource Dependency ◽  
Foreign Markets ◽  
Specific Knowledge ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
New Form ◽  
Management Contract

AbstractThis paper discusses the firm-level determinants of international hotels’ foreign markets entry choices, contrasting acquisition with management and franchise contracts, based on a resource-dependency perspective and appropriability theory. It points out that brand equity, relatedness of products and market segmentation, partner-specific knowledge of hotels, international experience, and the duration of proprietary knowledge impact hotels’ decisions on how to enter a foreign market. In addition, the paper suggests the existence of entry choices sequence favorable to acquisition probability after the end of management contract when the franchisors’ or management companies’ proprietary knowledge attenuates. Contract activity is likely to be renewed after the acquisition, once the management company has established a new form or a higher level of proprietary knowledge.

The role of the Troika on the Greek central government accounting reforms

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 316-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Cohen ◽  
Sotirios Karatzimas
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Extreme Case ◽  
Resource Dependency ◽  
Reform Process ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the role of the Troika’s advent played in the progress of the budgeting and the financial reporting systems reform at the Greek central government level. Design/methodology/approach The approach of an extreme country case study is adopted. The data used in the paper have been identified through document analysis performed on the relevant documents produced by the Troika, the Greek Ministry of Finance, and other relevant sources. The reform process is seen through the lens of the neo-institutional theory and the resource dependency theory. Findings Although both reforms targeted the introduction of best international practices – particularly useful in periods of financial distress and scarce resources – the advent of the Troika affected their progress and changed the priorities. As a result, the reform was redirected toward strengthening the cash budgeting system. Research limitations/implications The study is subject to the limitations of an extreme case study research. Practical implications This is a case where resource dependency changes political priorities and directions and affects the evolvement of state budget and accounting reforms under way. Originality/value The role of external fund providers in public sector financial management reform priority-setting, in the case of a developed Eurozone country, is analyzed. The study contributes to the research agenda on accounting practices in times of austerity.

Non-Partisan Advisors in the Minister’s Office—Ghosts in the Core Executive Machine?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rose Cole
Keyword(s):  
Public Service ◽  
Resource Dependency ◽  
Policy Coordination ◽  
Functional Approach ◽  
Change Over Time ◽  
The Core ◽  
The Past ◽  
Core Executive ◽  
Dependency Approach ◽  
Over Time

Abstract The ‘core executive’ is conceived of as the collection of organisations and procedures that coordinate executive government. Two approaches to core executive studies are: the resource dependency approach, which focusses on how roles interact and resources are utilised; and the functional approach, which focusses on how roles change over time. Both approaches are applied to non-partisan advisors (private secretaries) in ministerial office settings, actors which to date core executive studies have ignored. It reveals the resources that non-partisan advisors apply to contribute to policy coordination and maintain political neutrality; and that their role has changed since the increased presence of partisan advisors in ministers’ offices in the past 20 years. Six distinct roles describe how non-partisan advisors respond to and meet the needs of both minister and public service in the core executive. When compared with political advisory roles, five of the roles appear strongly aligned in function.

scholarly journals Maximising “Community Benefits” in public procurement: tensions and trade-offs

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (12) ◽  
pp. 1909-1939
Author(s):  
Karen Lorraine Wontner ◽  
Helen Walker ◽  
Irina Harris ◽  
Jane Lynch
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Resource Dependence ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Resource Dependence Theory ◽  
Resource Dependency ◽  
Unintended Consequences ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Community Benefits ◽  
Trade Offs

PurposeThis study aims to illuminate the challenges involved in implementing community benefits (CBs), a sustainable public procurement policy that ensures that there are positive social and economic outcomes for the local community when public money is spent on goods, works and services.Design/methodology/approachInterviews and focus groups were conducted with public sector buyers and suppliers in Wales with experience in implementing CBs. Resource dependence theory was used to examine the extent to which dependence on resources effects CBs implementation.FindingsWhilst the study confirms that implementation of CBs improves economic and social outcomes, there can also be challenges for public sector organisations and their constituent supply chains. These include tensions between CBs and other policies, differing views between buyers and suppliers, and the unintended consequences of promoting one form of CBs over another.Research limitations/implicationsThe research found that Welsh Government influences the buyer-supplier dyad through regulatory and financial power. We elaborate on resource dependency theory by adding four constructs (powerful stakeholders, intra and inter organisational issues, challenges and enablers) to better understand the flows of power and resources in this research context.Practical implicationsBuyer and supplier practitioners and policymakers may find the factors leading to successful CBs implementation useful, such as ensuring closer communication and liaison at early contract stages.Social implicationsCommunity benefits are aimed at improving socioeconomic issues through public procurement.Originality/valueThis study addresses the need for research into how public sector organisations and suppliers seek to implement socio-economic sustainability measures, and the lack of research on CBs implementation to date. It is also novel in adopting a dyadic approach and a resource dependency perspective.

Agility and resource dependency in ramp-up process of humanitarian organizations

2019 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing Lu ◽  
Jie Wu ◽  
Mark Goh ◽  
Robert De Souza
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Resource Dependence ◽  
Resource Dependence Theory ◽  
Resource Dependency ◽  
Resource Scarcity ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Humanitarian Organizations

Purpose The ramp-up in humanitarian logistics operations is a stage when the demand surges, often at the start of an emergency. In response, agility is a key strategy used by the humanitarian organizations (HOs). However, the HOs are constrained by their existing resources and have to respond in the ramp-up process under their resource dependency. The purpose of this paper is to develop a framework on agility-building strategies used by HOs for the ramp-up. Design/methodology/approach This study applies both the dynamic capabilities perspective and resource dependence theory to humanitarian relief operations, and develops four testable propositions to explore the agility-building strategies of the HOs for the ramp-up process. A multiple-case study is conducted on six international HOs operating in Indonesia to verify them, in addition to an extensive literature search. Findings The case study shows that the human resource management, pre-positioning, standardization and supplier management of the HOs are all related to their resources and environment in the ramp-up process. The authors highlight the practical differences between the few super large, resource rich and centralized HOs with the second-tier HOs. Research limitations/implications Given the small sample size and single country as the site of study, some findings may not be applicable to the other HOs or in other regions. Practical implications The propositions could be applicable to other HOs operating under similar environments, and potentially to the commercial enterprises operating in a highly volatile environment with severe resource scarcity. Originality/value This study provides new insights into ramp-up operations and into how HOs build their agility and reduce their resource dependencies. Theoretically, the paper applies two established theories in the strategic management literature to a new field.

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