External Effects on Research Endeavors: Conceptual Framework and Empirical Examination
基于资源依赖理论，研究了外部资助对科学家学术活动的影响，发现资助带来的保密要求、非科学家对科学标准的忽视以及研究时间减少会限制科学家的学术自主性，实证分析在以色列进行，结果在学术环境中得到支持。
A resource dependence perspective is used to conceptualize and to investigate the consequences of externalfunding on scientific enterprise. We argue that the participation of scientists in collegial activities is constrained by resource relations and the resulting dependence of scientists on nonscientists. Constraining factors include secrecy regulations, nonscientists' lack of concern for scientific standards, and the diminished research time available to scientists. Researchers endeavor to protect their autonomy and reduce the dependence by establishing alternative sources offunds. The empirical analysis of the theory is based on a study conducted in Israel. Our theoretical expectations are confirmed for researchers operating in academic settings. They are not fully supported for non-academic research settings. The significance and theoretical implications of the results are discussed.