"Perceived resource scarcity, which refers to the anticipated future shortage of resources, is an important consideration for managing global supply chains. Responding to perceived resource scarcity is especially challenging as managers do not know when, how long, and to what extent a specific scarcity issue may affect their firms. The lack of valuable resources and the level of uncertainty surrounding the future state of a resource influence how managers and firms evaluate and respond to scarcity threats. In my dissertation, I study the impact of perceived resource scarcity on buyer-supplier relationships and on managerial decision making. I address this research problem in three essays." -- Abstract.
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