Environmental uncertainty, specific assets, and opportunism in 3PL relationships: A transaction cost economics perspective
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2018.01.031
Abstract: Abstract Service provider opportunism is a serious concern in third party logistics (3PL) relationships. However, our knowledge about the antecedents of 3PL providers' opportunism is limited. According to transaction cost economics (TCE), increased transaction costs… read more here.
Keywords: opportunism; uncertainty; uncertainty specific; environmental uncertainty ... See more keywords
How to protect specific investments from opportunism: A moderated mediation model of customer integration and transformational leadership
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2020.107938
Abstract: Abstract Manufacturers usually deploy specific investments to their customers in order to foster cooperation between them. However, manufacturers that implement specific investments are likely to incur potential opportunism from their customers. In this way, manufacturers… read more here.
Keywords: customer; specific investments; customer integration; opportunism ... See more keywords
The dual effects of perceived unfairness on opportunism in channel relationships
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DOI: 10.1016/j.indmarman.2017.01.008
Abstract: Abstract Opportunism has long-term negative consequences for channel relationships. The extant research has traditionally focused on economic forces in studying opportunism. However, social exchange theory stresses the role of social forces in shaping opportunistic behavior.… read more here.
Keywords: opportunism; perceived unfairness; dual effects; unfairness opportunism ... See more keywords
Opportunism, governance structure and relational norms: An interactive perspective
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2017.04.012
Abstract: Opportunism in inter-firm partnership has intrigued scholars and managers, and existing research has identified several governance structural dimensions as antecedents of opportunism. However, most have looked at these one by one. This study examines the… read more here.
Keywords: relational norms; opportunism; structure; role integrity ... See more keywords
Capability and opportunism: Evidence from city officials in China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jce.2018.04.001
Abstract: Abstract Opportunism is prevalent in political competition and public policy making. This paper investigates how opportunism is mitigated by capabilities among city leaders in China. Taking advantage of China’s institutional setup with ample bureaucratic transfers,… read more here.
Keywords: opportunism; city; paper; evidence ... See more keywords
On the Same Page? How Asymmetric Buyer–Supplier Relationships Affect Opportunism and Performance
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DOI: 10.1111/poms.12648
Abstract: Research on buyer-supplier relationships (BSRs) has often focused on only one side of the relationship and, thus, has tended to overlook asymmetries. Yet, a buyer (supplier) may often deal with a bigger supplier (buyer) or… read more here.
Keywords: supplier relationships; opportunism; buyer; opportunism performance ... See more keywords