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Underlying mechanisms for theorized effects on competitive action

Network-based properties impacting competitive action	Mechanisms for the main effects	Mechanisms for the Moderation effects
Centrality (Firm-level) Main Effect: H1 Moderation: H5	Volume and speed of information flow provide central firms with differentiated information resources, which trigger competitive action	The resource advantages from volume and speed of information flows are dampened, as there is easier access and faster flows of information to parties in dense networks compared to those in sparse networks
Structural autonomy (Firm-level) Main Effect: H2 Moderation: H6	Network efficiency and effectiveness stem from non-redundant ties, which trigger competitive action	While it may be difficult to establish structural autonomy in a dense network, once achieved, its benefits are enhanced as other firms are locked in redundant relationships
Structural equivalence (Pair-level) Main Effect: H3 Moderation: H7	Conflict avoidance with resource-symmetric peers through active monitory and coordination dampen competitive actions	With an increase in network density, it becomes harder for firms to actively monitor moves of similar peers and to coordinate competitive moves
Network Density (Network- level) Main Effect: H4	Shared information and common behavioral patterns dampen competitive actions

Network-based properties impacting competitive action	Mechanisms for the main effects	Mechanisms for theModeration effects
Centrality (Firm-level)Main Effect: H1Moderation: H5	Volume and speed of information flow provide central firms with differentiated information resources, which trigger competitive action	The resource advantages from volume and speed of information flows are dampened, as there is easier access and faster flows of information to parties in dense networks compared to those in sparse networks
Structural autonomy (Firm-level)Main Effect: H2Moderation: H6	Network efficiency and effectiveness stem from non-redundant ties, which trigger competitive action	While it may be difficult to establish structural autonomy in a dense network, once achieved, its benefits are enhanced as other firms are locked in redundant relationships
Structural equivalence (Pair-level)Main Effect: H3Moderation: H7	Conflict avoidance with resource-symmetric peers through active monitory and coordination dampen competitive actions	With an increase in network density, it becomes harder for firms to actively monitor moves of similar peers and to coordinate competitive moves
Network Density (Network- level)Main Effect: H4	Shared information and common behavioral patterns dampen competitive actions

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