Reverse dependency: A longitudinal case study investigation into headquarter- subsidiary relationship in the context of an emerging economy

Authors

Vijay Edward Pereira, University of Wollongong in DubaiFollow
Surender Munjal, University of Leeds
M K. Nandakumar, University of Salford

RIS ID

109461

Publication Details

Pereira, V., Munjal, S. & Nandakumar, M. K. 2016, 'Reverse dependency: A longitudinal case study investigation into headquarter- subsidiary relationship in the context of an emerging economy', International Studies of Management and Organization, vol. 46, no. 1, pp. 50-62.

Abstract

This study provides a conceptual framework and typology to measure headquarters and subsidiary dependency on capabilities and resources. Using an in-depth longitudinal case study approach, it highlights a novel phenomenon called "reverse dependency," which indicates that a headquarters dependency on its subsidiary is rising. This is an emerging phenomenon, probably related to increased globalization and convergence of world economies. The study offers implications for the theory of subsidiary entrepreneurship and location embeddedness. 2016