作者：Sutcliffe, KM; Zaheer, A
作者单位：University of Michigan System; University of Michigan; University of Minnesota System; University of Minnesota Twin Cities
摘要：Previous studies examining the relationship between uncertainty and vertical integration have produced a conflicting set of results. To clarify this puzzle we drew on the literature to conceptualize three distinct forms of uncertainty-primary, competitive, and supplier-and hypothesized that each had a different effect on vertical integration. The hypotheses were tested using experimental data collected from 308 managers. Consistent with our prediction of differential effects, we found that pri...
