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The main assumptions of resource dependence theory are the environment, the limited and valuable resources required by the organization and also the uncertainties regarding the accessibility of these resources required by the organization. The second is that very few organizations are internally self-evident in the environment of environmental uncertainty. For this reason, organizations are in contact with other firms in order to manage their environmental uncertainties and to meet internal resource needs, which initiates the establishment of a relationship. In market conditions where the uncertainty of resources and resource concentration is high, the mutual relationships between the producers and suppliers may turn into mutual dependence in time. Organizations tend to increase the level of coordination and control process. Therefore, organizations seek opportunities to manage dependence by reducing uncertainties and managing dependencies consciously and linking with other organizations. This chapter focuses on the conceptual framework and development process of the resource dependence theory. In this context, the main variables and main components of the theory, integration with other prominent perspectives and the value of the various sources based on the study of the headings are examined.

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  1. Beykent University, İstanbul, Turkey

    Kudret Celtekligil

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  1. Istanbul Medipol University, Kadiköy, Istanbul, Turkey

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    Serhat Yüksel

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Celtekligil, K. (2020). Resource Dependence Theory. In: Dincer, H., Yüksel, S. (eds) Strategic Outlook for Innovative Work Behaviours. Contributions to Management Science. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-50131-0_7

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