Transaction cost theory (TCT) has been fruitfully applied to a wide range of organizational
phenomena, as reflected in a vast and evolving body of research. However, in part due to …

This new edition of the successful textbook Organization Theories discusses various
approaches to theory formation in organization research, offers a critical presentation of the …

Purpose The performance of public–private partnership (PPP) projects depends on how the
project has been structured. The traditional PPP option analysis for structuring project scope …

This paper assesses the impact of environmental information disclosure on public
environmental concern based on data from China General Social Survey 2013 (CGSS2013) …

The rapid advancement of information technologies, such as the Internet of Things and big
data, has created favorable conditions for digital transformation, which has main effects on …

Purpose This paper aims to present the vertical integration state-of-the-art and propose an
expansion of the operations and supply chain management (OSCM) field by identifying gaps …

Extant literature lacks an accurate and efficient measurement of construction contracts.
Drawing on the control, coordination and adaptation functions of contracts, this study aims to …

We study how misbehavior in a multinational's value network, not only in subsidiaries but
also in suppliers, affects its corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance. Combining …

Abstract Research Summary We examine how and why pre‐existing vertical scope may
cause differences in product market exit rates after sudden and exogenous decreases in …

By integrating transaction costs, the resource-based view, and institutional theories, this
study illuminates the relevance of contracting capabilities and institutional distance in …