Oliver Williamson and the strategic theory of the firm
探讨威廉姆森的企业理论能否解释企业间绩效差异,指出其原理论不足但经调整后可用于战略管理。
Abstract Oliver Williamson's contributions to the theory of the firm were of course seminal. Yet, they were not originally formulated to address the central question in strategic management: Why do some firms persistently outperform others in financial terms? We suggest that when Williamson did address this question, his efforts were not compelling. We also suggest, however, that with suitable adjustments, the key mechanisms in Williamson's theory can indeed usefully address this question.