Deploying strategic resources: comparing members of farmer cooperatives to non-members in sub-Saharan Africa |
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Authors: | Matthias Olthaar Florian Noseleit |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Green Logistics, Stenden University, Emmen, The Netherlandsmatthias.olthaar@stenden.com;3. Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands |
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Abstract: | AbstractPrimary producers in global value chains, like any other firm, aim for entrepreneurial success through deploying strategic resources, collective action, strategic intent, and a supportive institutional environment. In the current article, we analyze the extent to which members of farmer cooperatives in Ethiopia succeed in deploying strategic resources. We find that non-members utilize resources more efficiently and that the potential for collective action is not realized. The potential for collective action remains unrealized due to the institutional environment. We suggest pathways for further research. |
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Keywords: | Collective action institutions strategic resources strategic intent developing countries |
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