Resource Dependence Driving Deficiency Premiums in B2B Supply Chains in the Bop

摘要

Purpose The paper comments on resource dependence dynamics of inter-organizational relationships in base of the pyramid (BoP) markets and elaborates related deficiency premiums. Design/methodology/approach The data was collected as field observations. Resource dependency theory is employed to analyze findings of the study. Findings The results of the study show that the financially poor micro-entrepreneurs remain on the losing edge in B2B supply chains in BoP markets. Research limitations/implications The qualitative findings of the empirical research need further validation using quantitative research designs. Originality/value With earlier empirical works in BoP literature mainly focusing business-to-customer linkages, the extent paper will further enrich the understanding of B2B business environment at the BoP.