Research funding programs and Innovative Outcomes: Perspectives from Resource Dependency Theory

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-146
Author(s):  
Jungin Choe ◽  
Moon M. Jae
Keyword(s):  
Research Funding ◽  
Resource Dependency ◽  
Resource Dependency Theory ◽  
Dependency Theory ◽  
Funding Programs

Energy Resources and Markets – Perspectives on the Russia–Ukraine War

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Jokull Johannesson ◽  
David Clowes
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Resource Dependency ◽  
Energy Markets ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
Pipeline System ◽  
Resource Dependency Theory ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Dependency Theory ◽  
Causal Pathway

This article explains the causes of the Russia–Ukraine war starting in 2014 from the energy and energy markets perspective, based on resource dependency theory and the conceptual framework outlined by Jeffrey D. Colgan (2013). Our findings reveal that Russia is critically dependent on revenue from gas exports to Ukraine and the European Union, but also that Ukraine’s energy deposits and pipeline system have the potential to be a direct competitive threat to Russia’s energy exports. This paper argues that this was the underlying reason and main causal pathway leading to Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the subsequent war in eastern Ukraine.

scholarly journals Nollywood Accounting and Financial Performance: Evidence From Nigerian Cinemas

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olaoluwa Elsie Umukoro ◽  
Damilola Felix Eluyela ◽  
Emmanuel Ozordi ◽  
Ofe Iwiyisi Inua ◽  
Sheriff Babajide Balogun
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Resource Dependency ◽  
Major Determinant ◽  
Resource Dependency Theory ◽  
Dependency Theory ◽  
Media Campaigns

The main aim of this study is to discover what influences the financial performance of a given Nollywood film in Nigerian cinemas. We hypothesize that social media, filmmakers and friends influences financial performance of Nollywood films in Nigeria. In order to achieve this objective, we adopted survey research design methodology via the use of google forms to generate 530 copies of questionnaire between November 2018 and January 2019. Using resource dependency theory, we find out that social media, filmmakers and friends are major determinant of Nollywood financial performance in Nigeria. We recommend that filmmakers should embark on more social media campaigns and adverts in order to generate more revenue and profit for their films.

Using resource dependency theory to measure the environment in health care organizational studies

2014 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerie A. Yeager ◽  
Nir Menachemi ◽  
Grant T. Savage ◽  
Peter M. Ginter ◽  
Bisakha P. Sen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Resource Dependency ◽  
Organizational Studies ◽  
Resource Dependency Theory ◽  
Dependency Theory

Application of resource dependency theory and transaction cost theory in analysing outsourcing information communication services decisions

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
pp. 786-805 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naomi Wangari Mwai ◽  
Joseph Kiplang’at ◽  
David Gichoya
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Transaction Cost ◽  
Public University ◽  
Resource Dependency ◽  
Transaction Cost Theory ◽  
Resource Dependency Theory ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Dependency Theory ◽  
Content Type

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to establish how resource dependency theory (RDT) and transaction cost theory (TCT) can inform decisions to outsource ICT services by public university libraries in Kenya. Design/methodology/approach – The study adopted a multiple case study strategy in four selected public universities libraries in Kenya. Purposive sampling was used to identify respondents and data collection was done using a semi-structured interview schedule. Findings – The study highlights how RDT and TCT theoretical perspectives illuminate some of the reasons, and problems associated with Information and Communications Technology outsourcing in Libraries. The paper concludes with recommendations and the way forward. Research limitations/implications – The study was limited to the outsourcing of information technology services in four public university libraries in Kenya, namely, Kenyatta University (KU) in Kahawa, Nairobi; Moi University (MU) in Eldoret; University of Nairobi (UON) in Nairobi; and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) in Juja, Thika. This being a qualitative study (and taking into consideration the subjective views where bias could occur), the researchers ensured that the research was reliable by recording and taking notes during the interviews and by using peer-debriefing and professionals in the field to ascertain their views. Practical implications – The paper provides practical insights into outsourcing of Information Technology (IT) services in Public University libraries and information centres in Kenya. This study is useful for university libraries, information professionals, information communication technology professionals and university management. Social implications – The implications of the study are that outsourcing needs to be guided by clear policies that are documented and communicated to all the stakeholders. Originality/value – This research assesses IT outsourcing services in selected public academic libraries in Kenya.

scholarly journals A Study on the Entry Strategies Related with Risk Management of Turkish Companies to the Emerging Economies

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Duygu Anil Keskin ◽  
Ibrahim Anil ◽  
Cem Canel
Keyword(s):  
Institutional Theory ◽  
Transaction Cost ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Resource Dependency ◽  
Transaction Cost Theory ◽  
Resource Dependency Theory ◽  
Dependency Theory ◽  
Entry Modes ◽  
New Approaches ◽  
Entry Strategies

There is a wide literature about companies’ entry-modes (acquisition and greenfield) and ownership preferences (JV and WOS) that they use while investing abroad. In terms of these entry- modes, the explanation capacity of Institutional Theory, Transaction Cost Theory and Resource Dependency Theory have been measured by several studies. However, when these strategies are evaluated separately their explanation capacity decreases. Therefore, new approaches are used. One of these new approaches by Dunning states that the explanation capacity of these theories would be enhanced by integrating them. Dunning argues that these theories would be integrated by accepting that ownership advantages would be assessed as resource dependency theory, location advantages would be assessed as institutional theory and internalization advantages would be assessed as transaction cost theory. This Eclectic approach is used in this study in terms of the interactions of three different approaches. Entry modes with multiple theories would be more effective than a single theory in order to explain the entry modes of these companies. In this study, entry strategies of Turkish companies to the Russia Federation, Balkan Countries and Central Asia are explained, compared and discussed in terms of these theories. The aim of this study is to contribute to the relevant literature by understanding which entry strategy would explain the behavior of Turkish companies while investing in other developing countries.

scholarly journals Effect of Strategic Orientation on Performance of Star-Rated Hotels in Ghana

2019 ◽  
Vol VOLUME 8 (2019) ◽  
pp. 143-176
Author(s):  
Dominic Owusu ◽  
Ishmael K. Mensah ◽  
Edem K. Amenumey ◽  
Rebecca Dei Mensah
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Resource Dependency ◽  
Strategic Orientation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Resource Dependency Theory ◽  
Dependency Theory ◽  
Hotel Managers

The study used the resource dependency theory to determine the strategic orientation that star-rated hotels in Ghana should adopt to realize both financial and non- financial performance. Out of a population of 680 star-rated hotel managers, a sample of 248 were chosen, using the stratified random sampling technique. Self- administered questionnaires were used to solicit the views of managers of the selected star-rated hotels. In all, a total of 178 responses were retrieved and analysed, using descriptive and partial least squares in structural equation modeling. Findings of the study indicate that none of the strategic orientation types influenced financial performance. However, aggressiveness, analytic, defensiveness, futuristic and riskiness were found to rather influence non-financial performance of star-rated hotels. The study, therefore, confirms the resource dependency theory and concludes that when star-rated hotels tend to be aggressive, analytic, futuristic and risky, it influences non-financial performance. The study, therefore, recommends that managers of star-rated hotels use analytic, defensiveness, futuristic and riskiness strategic orientation to enhance non-financial performance.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Executive Selection from Perspective of the Corporate Reputation: a Research on Financial Institutions' Executives in Turkey

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 106
Author(s):  
Zehra Topal ◽  
Yasemin Torun
Keyword(s):  
Agency Theory ◽  
Corporate Reputation ◽  
Resource Dependence ◽  
Resource Dependence Theory ◽  
Agency Cost ◽  
Resource Dependency ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Resource Dependency Theory ◽  
Dependency Theory ◽  
Executive Selection

In this study, it's examined reasons for executive selection based on data is obtain in Turkish Financial Sector context. Executive selection as an organizational behavior is extensively studied from perspective of contingency theory, resource dependency theory, institutional theory and agency theory. According to the theory of contingency, executive selection decisions depends on the characteristics of executives or performance of executives. On the other hand agency theory perspective sees executives aspects of agency cost. in terms of resource dependency theory, those organizational behaviors are explained by organizations need to manage dependencies. According to resource dependence theory, organizations that are dependent on environmental actors in order to gain power and control provide executive selection. As an intangable asset and strategic tool Corporate Reputation is defined by Fombrun (1996: 70) as " a perceptual representation of a company's past actions and future reprospects that describes the firm's overall appeal to all of its key constituents when compared with other leading rivals". So Corporate Reputation effects its relationship with all stakeholders and it is essential for its survival (Rose, 2004). Leadership and vision is one of the compotent of Corporate Reputation and an important dimension of Reputation measurement. in the Fortune, Management Today, Financial Times, Rayner (2001), Reputation Quotient and Reputex Social Responsibility Ratings (Bebbington, Larrinaga- Moneva 2008), Management quality and leadership is one of the elements that is focused on evaluation and measurement of the construct. Similarly, in different reputation raking surveys such as Reputation Quotient, Fortune, Capital and Good reputatin index, quality of management is a basic criteria for Corporate Reputation. As leadership and vision can make the organization gain more reputation in the eyes of the stakeholders, a crisis created by the leader can also yield to the loss of the Reputation (Okur ve Akpınar, 2012). Leaders and top management are the most visible people and they represent their companies in all areas. Therefore for the companies want to build a good reputation, protect and development it successfully, leaders and top management is essential. They are expected to hire managers and leaders who contrubute company's Corporate Reputation. Moreover, they are expected to establish selecting criterias that approprate to this aims for management or leader positions. The paper draws on both quantitative and qualititative analyses. Firstly it reveals the demographic profile of executives. Secondly, it applies a discourses analysis of interviews of 82 managers gathered from company magazines or other published materials. According to the results of the study, it is observed that selecting process of candidates for executives of firms heavily takes into account the prestige of the school they graduated and worked in the past. Further, gender is also considered as a matter corporate reputation in this selection process; %92 of executive positions are occupied by men.

scholarly journals Survey Deficiencies as Quality Indicators in Oregon Assisted Living Communities

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ozcan Tunalilar ◽  
Sunny Lin ◽  
Paula Carder
Keyword(s):  
Assisted Living ◽  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Resource Dependency ◽  
Resource Dependency Theory ◽  
Dependency Theory ◽  
Environmental Characteristics ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Inspection Data

Abstract Background and Objectives License inspection data have commonly been used as a quality measure for nursing homes but has not yet been used to assess the quality of assisted living/residential care (AL/RC) communities. Drawing on resource dependency theory, we test the hypothesis that structural and environmental characteristics influence AL/RC quality as measured by deficiency citations (“deficiencies”) issued during license inspections. Research Design and Methods Using data from 526 licensed AL/RC communities in Oregon that received a license inspection visit between 2008 and 2016, we examined the prevalence of deficiencies by type and year. We estimated regression models to identify structural and environmental characteristics associated with the number of deficiencies. Results Most (79%) inspections resulted in at least one deficiency. The most common deficiencies concerned medications and treatments (57%), change of condition and monitoring (48%), and resident health services (45%). Structural characteristics associated with higher odds of receiving one or more deficiencies included: larger size, memory care designation, shorter administrative tenure, and for-profit status. Environmental characteristics associated with higher odds of receiving one or more deficiencies included: rural location, lower unemployment, and market concentration. The number and likelihood of a given community receiving a deficiency decreased over time. Discussion and Implications Resource dependency theory constitutes a useful framework to consider the role of structural and environmental factors that affect AL/RC quality, including resident needs, institutional knowledge, resource availability, and market pressure. License inspection data are a viable option for assessing the quality of AL/RC communities.

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