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| Author: | Saunders, C. S. |
| Title: | The strategic contingencies theory of power: multiple perspectives. |
| Journal: | Journal of Management Studies
1990 : JAN, VOL. 27:1, p. 1-18 |
| Index terms: | CONTINGENCY THEORY POWER FIELD RESEARCH |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | The strategic contingencies theory of power proposed by Hickson et al. has been tested and compared to an alternative perspective. In the alternative perspective, the theory has been modified to include control of strategic contingencies as a moderating variable in the relationships between power and its determinants. The objective is to reduce the ambiguity surrounding the variable, control of strategic contingencies, exploring it from multiple perspectives. It was found that control over strategic contingencies moderates power relationships. Therefore, a department may increase its power by assuming responsibility for activities critical to the organization. |
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