Resource Dependence Theory – How Well Does It Explain Behavior of Organizations?

Werner Nienhüser

doi:10.5771/0935-9915-2008-1-2-9

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- 1–4 Titelei/Inhaltsverzeichnis 1–4
- 5–8 Introduction Wenzel Matiaske, Hüseyin Leblebici, Rüdiger Kabst Wenzel Matiaske, Hüseyin Leblebici, Rüdiger Kabst 5–8
- 9–32 Resource Dependence Theory – How Well Does It Explain Behavior of Organizations? Werner Nienhüser Werner Nienhüser 9–32
- 33–52 RBV and the Road to the Control of External Organizations Jörg Freiling Jörg Freiling 33–52
- 53–69 Board-Management Relationships: Resources and Internal Dynamics Ljiljana Erakovic, Sanjay Goel Ljiljana Erakovic, Sanjay Goel 53–69
- 70–93 Diversity Strategies Focused on Employees with a Migration Background: An Empirical Investigation Based on Resource Dependence Theory Renate Ortlieb, Barbara Sieben Renate Ortlieb, Barbara Sieben 70–93
- 94–105 The Role of Strategic Alliances in Gaining Sustainable Competitive Advantage for Firms Refik Culpan Refik Culpan 94–105
- 106–125 Configuring and Contextualising HR Systems: An Empirical Study of Manufacturing SMEs Richard Lacoursière, Bruno Fabi, Louis Raymond Richard Lacoursière, Bruno Fabi, Louis Raymond 106–125
- 126–147 Viewing the Leadership Narrative through Alternate Lenses: An Autoethnographic Investigation Ken W. Parry Ken W. Parry 126–147
- 148–150 Book Review 148–150
- 151–156 New Books 151–156
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Resource Dependence Theory – How Well Does It Explain Behavior of Organizations?

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Werner Nienhüser

DOI
- doi.org/10.5771/0935-9915-2008-1-2-9
- ISSN: 0935-9915
- ISSN online: 1861-9908
Abstract

This article evaluates to what extent Resource Dependence Theory (RDT) is able to explain organizational processes and structures. The evaluation criteria are the empirical corroboration of the theory, its information content and generality, but also how realistic the assumptions of the RDT are. The evaluation shows that the theory is empirically well confirmed. On the whole, Resource Dependence Theory significantly contributes to explaining behavior, structure, stability, and change of organizations.
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