##  [Resource Dependence Theory](/index.php/resource-dependence-theory) 

  ##  [Resource Dependence Theory](https://social.quantumdictionary.io/resource-dependence-theory-0) 

  

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Definition

A theoretical framework that explains organizational behavior by reference to how firms and organizations obtain essential resources controlled by external actors; dependence on external resources creates power asymmetries and motivates strategies (e.g., buffering, bridging, bargaining) to manage uncertainty and secure access.