Resource Publicness Matters in Organizational Perceptions

• DOI: 10.1111/puar.13369
• Publication Date: 2021-02-25T11:03:47Z
• Authors: Chengxin Xu; Huafang Li
• Keywords: Resource dependence theory

Abstract Publicness theory deepens our understanding of differences and similarities organizational behavior. However, in areas which public, nonprofit, private organizations compete to serve people, it remains unclear how the level dimensional publicness influences individuals’ perceptions choices organizations. In this study, we present evidence from two online experiments examining way people's resource (operationalized as government funding, donations, service fees) elderly care centers U.S. influence their judgment choices. Findings suggest that people perceive donative be warmest most competent, followed by government‐funded commercial We conclude individuals' lead different may choice decisions .