Which theory argues that organizations try to minimize their reliance on other organizations for the supply of important resources and try to influence the environment to make resources available?
A) Interorganization theory
B) Environmental resource theory
C) Resource dependence theory
D) Economic supply theory

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Resource dependence theory argues that organizations try to minimize their reliance on other organizations for the supply of important resources and try to influence the environment to make resources available. This theory suggests that the level of control an organization has over its environment is directly related to the amount of resources it can acquire and maintain.

Which Theory Argues That Organizations Try to Minimize Their Reliance