Which of the Following Statements About the Difference Between Transaction

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the difference between transaction cost theory and resource dependence theory is true?

A) Transaction cost theory proposes the use of a merger as an interorganizational strategy and resource dependence theory does not.
B) Resource dependence theory proposes the use of strategic alliances, but transaction cost theory recommends not using alliances.
C) Transaction cost theory considers how an organization can manage its environment but resource dependence theory does not.
D) Transaction cost theory is a better predictor of why companies choose a certain form of interorganizational strategy.