Stimulating Firm-Specific Investment through Risk Management

11 Pages Posted: 23 Jul 2007

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Heli C. Wang

Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST) - Department of Management & Organization

Jeffrey J. Reuer

Purdue University - Krannert School of Management

Jay B. Barney

Ohio State University (OSU) - Human Resource Research

Abstract

This article suggests a rationale for firm risk management that has been largely ignored in financial economics literature. It presents an argument for harnessing the influence of a company's stakeholders who, whether as employees, suppliers or customers, make a valuable investment specific to the company. Such investments are crucial for a firm's competitive advantage, yet because they are firm-specific and therefore cannot be transformed or transferred, stakeholders are often concerned about the risks involved in making them. A company's efforts to manage risk can therefore persuade stakeholders to make even greater firm-specific investments, bringing benefits to shareholders and stakeholders alike.

Suggested Citation

Wang, Heli and Reuer, Jeffrey J. and Barney, Jay, Stimulating Firm-Specific Investment through Risk Management. Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Business School Research Paper Series, Long Range Planning, Vol. 36, pp. 49-59, 2003, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1002297

Heli Wang (Contact Author)

Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST) - Department of Management & Organization ( email )

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Hong Kong

Jeffrey J. Reuer

Purdue University - Krannert School of Management ( email )

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United States

Jay Barney

Ohio State University (OSU) - Human Resource Research ( email )

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Columbus, OH 43210-1144
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614-688-3161 (Phone)

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