Positivist agency theory and sourcing decisions: Perceptions, pressures, and contexts

Sajad Fayezi; Ambika Zutshi; Andrew O'Loughlin

Positivist agency theory and sourcing decisions: Perceptions, pressures, and contexts

Sajad Fayezi, Ambika Zutshi, Andrew O'Loughlin

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Abstract

This paper aims to advance our understanding of sourcing decisions of Australian textile retailers using positivist agency theory (PAT). In this regard, we draw on opportunistic agility seeking behaviour of organisations to address the following research questions: What factors influence sourcing decisions in the Australian textile retail sector? And; How these factors explain the retailer’s decision of working with global or local suppliers? Building on Cunningham (2014) we consider opportunistic agility as pursuit of agility based on internal interests (stemming from bounded rationality and self-interest) rather than supply chain orientation.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 3 Jul 2017
Externally published	Yes
Event	European Operations Management Association - Edinburgh, United Kingdom Duration: 1 Jul 2017 → 5 Jul 2017 http://euroma2017.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Euroma-2017-Schedule-V6-final.pdf

Conference

Conference	European Operations Management Association
Abbreviated title	EurOMA
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Edinburgh
Period	1/07/17 → 5/07/17
Internet address	http://euroma2017.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Euroma-2017-Schedule-V6-final.pdf

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