Theory of Agency in Supply Chain Finance: Taking a Hermeneutic Approach

Gelsomino, L. M., Dekkers, R. , de Boer, R., de Goeij, C. and Zhou, Q. (2023) Theory of Agency in Supply Chain Finance: Taking a Hermeneutic Approach. In: 26th International Conference on Production Research (ICPR 2021), Taichung, Taiwan, 18-21 Jul 2021, pp. 317-324. ISBN 9783031186400 (doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-18641-7_30)

Abstract

This article investigates theory of agency as a theoretical underpinning in the field of supply chain finance. Specifically, through a hermeneutic approach, the authors examine the development of the theory, its postulations and assumptions, and its use in the field of supply chain finance. This leads to three conclusions: the theory is currently adopted rather superficially; there is potential for further developments by investigating non-standard configurations; and there is an increasingly relevant set of articles in supply chain finance that seems to be positioned within the boundaries of the theory of agency but makes no mention of it.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Dekkers, Dr Rob
• Authors: Gelsomino, L. M., Dekkers, R., de Boer, R., de Goeij, C., and Zhou, Q.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Management
• ISSN: 2194-0525
• ISBN: 9783031186400