Which Theory Argues That Organizations Try to Minimize Their Reliance

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which theory argues that organizations try to minimize their reliance on other organizations for the supply of important resources and try to influence the environment to make resources available?

• A) Interorganization theory
• B) Environmental resource theory
• C) Resource dependence theory
• D) Economic supply theory

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