Effects of Transactional form on Environmental Linkages and Power-Dependence Relations

Abstract

The article provides information on a study which investigated network and environmental linkages between manufacturers and dealers. A discussion is presented about the concept of power and dependence among business organizations. The authors present an analysis of literature about interorganizational studies and offer a comparison on the management style of for-profit and non-profit organizations. Details are presented related to economic arrangements and the effects of various types of transactions on power structure with in organizations.