Which Theory Argues That Organizations Try to Minimize Their Reliance

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which theory argues that organizations try to minimize their reliance on other organizations for the supply of important materials and try to influence the environment to make sure the materials they need are available?

• A) interorganizational theory
• B) environmental resource theory
• C) resource-dependence theory
• D) economic-supply theory

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