Relationship Between Resource Dependency and Environmental Uncertainty: A Field Study

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of the study is to examine the relationship between resource dependence and environmental uncertainty. The study investigates whether there is a relationship between resource dependency and environmental uncertainty in organizations operating in various sectors. Methodology – he sample for the research consists of organizations listed in the ISO 500 list that operate in the TR63 region (N=25). IBM SPSS Statistics 21 was used for data analysis, and non-parametric analysis methods were applied. Findings – The results of the analysis indicate that there is no relationship between resource dependency and environmental uncertainty. It can be concluded that the organizations involved in the study do not use their resource dependency strategies to manage the uncertainty arising from their environment. Conclusions - Although the analysis results show no direct relationship between resource dependency and environmental uncertainty, it can be stated that organizations use resource dependency strategies for purposes such as achieving cost advantages, keeping up with innovations, and enhancing productivity and efficiency. Keywords: Resource Dependence, Environmental Uncertanity, Outsourcing, JEL Codes: M0, M29, M19

Keywords

• Resource Dependence
• Environmental Uncertanity
• Outsourcing

Kaynak Bağımlılığı ile Çevresel Belirsizlik Arasındaki İlişki: Bir Alan Çalışması

Abstract

Amaç - Çalışmanın amacı, kaynak bağımlılığı ile çevresel belirsizlik arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesidir. Farklı sektörlerde hizmet veren kurumlara yönelik yapılan çalışmada kaynak bağımlılığı ve çevresel belirsizlik arasında herhangi bir ilişkinin bulunup bulunmadığı incelenecektir. Yöntem - Araştırmanın örneklemini TR63 bölgesinde faaliyet gösteren ISO 500 listesindeki kuruluşlar oluşturmaktadır (N=25). Verilerin analizi için IBM SPSS Statistics 21 kullanılmış ve parametrik olmayan analiz yöntemleri uygulanmıştır. Bulgular – Yapılan analizlerin sonucunda, kaynak bağımlılığı ile çevresel belirsizlik arasında bir ilişkinin olmadığı sonucuna varılmıştır. Çalışmada yer alan kurumların kaynak bağımlılığı stratejilerini çevrelerinden oluşacak belirsizliği yönetmek için kullanmadıkları söylenebilir. Sonuç – Yapılan analizler sonucunda kaynak bağımlılığı ile çevresel belirsizlik arasında doğrudan bir ilişki bulunmamakla birlikte, kuruluşların maliyet avantajı elde etmek, yenilikleri takip etmek,üretkenlik ve verimliliklerini arttırmak gibi staretjiler için kaynak bağımlılığı stratejilerini kullandıkları söylenebilir. Anahtar Kelimeler: Kaynak Bağımlılığı, Çevresel Belirsizlik, Dış Kaynak Kullanımı JEL Kodları: M0, M29, M19

Keywords

• kaynak bağımlılığı
• Çevresel Belirsizlik
• Dış Kaynak Kullanımı

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