Constraint absorption in emerging economies: the role of business groups

被引:4
作者
Ahmed, Mueen [1 ]
Pratap, Sankalp [2 ]
机构
[1] Indian Inst Management Tiruchirappalli, Dept Strategy, Tiruchirappalli, India
[2] Indian Inst Technol Jodhpur, Sch Management & Entrepreneurship, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
关键词
Emerging economies; Business groups; Institutional theory; Emerging markets; Resource dependence theory; Constraint absorption; STRATEGIC CONTINGENCIES THEORY; RESOURCE DEPENDENCE; GROUP AFFILIATION; POWER-DEPENDENCE; SOCIAL-STRUCTURE; CAPITAL-MARKETS; PERFORMANCE; MODEL; ACQUISITIONS; ORGANIZATION;
D O I
10.1108/IJOA-11-2019-1927
中图分类号
C93 [管理学];
学科分类号
12 ; 1201 ; 1202 ; 120202 ;
摘要
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to highlight the motivation for firms in emerging economies to engage in constraint absorption. It illustrates the mechanisms that enable business group (BG) affiliated firms to manage interdependencies vis-a-vis standalone firms in emerging economies. Design/methodology/approach The propositions outlined in this study are rooted in the theoretical lens of resource dependence theory (RDT). The authors integrate RDT with the resource-based view and institutional theory to explain the effect of BG affiliation on the relationship between the two types of interdependence (i.e. mutual dependence and power imbalance) and the likelihood of constraint absorption. Findings This paper theorizes that BG affiliation influences the relationship between mutual dependence/power imbalance and the likelihood of constraint absorption. However, if both the firms in a dyad are affiliated to a BG, the likelihood of constraint absorption is likely to be low owing to a process called "co-optation" even if mutual dependence or power imbalance between the firms is high. Originality/value This paper highlights how BG affiliated firms are better at managing contingencies in the external environment vis-a-vis standalone firms. This paper also advises managers that the type of organizational form is an important factor to be considered while engaging in constraint absorption in an emerging economy.
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页码:1253 / 1270
页数:18
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