... substantial positive effect on bargaining power in downstream buyer markets. Moreover, the moderating role of public data openness in the external environment is more pronounced in shaping this relationship. Originality/value This study integrates resource dependence theory with a power-dynamics...

... of resource dependence theory to the e-commerce platform context. This empirical study is organized as follows. First, we summarize the literature on RDT, strategic orientations, and platform network centrality, followed by introducing our hypotheses. Next, we illustrate the methodology, data analysis...

...) in China. Design/methodology/approach This paper is based on the resource dependence theory (RDT) and applies the event study methodology to explore the impact. It uses the cross-sectional regression model to reveal the moderating effect of supply chain characteristics on the stock market reaction...

... are also examined in the paper. Design/methodology/approach Grounded on the resource dependence theory, this paper develops a theoretical framework and tests the proposed hypotheses by Poisson model using secondary data from 502 Chinese listed firms with foreign suppliers. Findings The depth...

...Xiaodie Pu; Zhengxu Wang; Felix T.S. Chan Purpose Based on structural embeddedness theory and resource dependence theory, this research aims to examine the mediation role of information sharing in the relationship between deendency structures and electronic supply chain management system (eSCM...