Tie heterogeneity in networks of interlocking directorates: a cost–benefit approach to firms’ tie choice

Abstract This conceptual paper investigates the creation of interlocking directorate ties focusing on firms’ choice between sent, received, and undirected board interlocks. Drawing on a framework on the benefits of board interlocks stemming from resource dependence theory, we synthesize prior resear...

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Main Authors: Julia Brennecke, Olaf N. Rank
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2016-12-01
Series:Business Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40685-016-0042-7