Strategic contingencies and power in networks of internationally dispersed R&D facilities

Abstract

<p>A model of the organizational structures used to manage networks of internationally dispersed technology units is developed using the strategic contingencies theory of power and Thompson's model of organizational unit interdependence. The new model is used to integrate similar models available in the technology management and international business literatures. The model is also used to resolve several issues in the literature, generate hypotheses that can be empirically tested, and to provide advice to managers.</p>