On the opportunism-independent theory of the firm |
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Authors: | Love James H |
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Institution: | * Aston Business School, Aston University, UK |
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Abstract: | Previous developments in the opportunism-independent theoryof the firm are either restricted to special cases or are derivedfrom the capabilities or resource-based perspective. However,a more general opportunism-independent approach can be developed,based on the work of Demsetz and Coase, which is neverthelesscontractual in nature. This depends on direction,that is, deriving economic value by permitting one set of actorsto direct the activities of another, and of non-human factorsof production. Direction helps to explain not only firm boundariesand organisation, but also the existence of firms, without appealingto opportunism or moral hazard. The paper also considers theextent to which it is meaningful to speak of contractualtheories in the absence of opportunism, and whether this analysiscan be extended beyond the employment contract to encompassownership of assets by the firm. |
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Keywords: | Opportunism Direction Specialisation Contractual Theory of the firm |
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