Indri Dwi Apriliyanti
Public Policy And Management Department, Faculty Of Social And Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia

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A Problem Waits: Is it True that Resource-Based Theory (RBT) is an Empty Tautology? Indri Dwi Apriliyanti
Policy & Governance Review Vol 6 No 2 (2022): May
Publisher : Indonesian Association for Public Administration

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30589/pgr.v6i2.543

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Resource-based theory (RBT) has gained its maturity as a theory, and it has heavily shaped the path of research in the organization and management field. However, RBT has been criticized due to its quality and deemed to be a theory that is tautological. This study explores the evolution of resource-based theory (RBT) using the Thomas Kuhn cycle. Employing a critical literature review approach, this study identifies all articles related to RBT in the organization and management field from 1959 to 2021 and finds 141 articles. The findings have demonstrated that RBT has evolved, and it has become a better ‘puzzle solver’ as it provides a more comprehensive theoretical lens to analyze broader phenomenon of organization, particularly concerning its competitive advantage. Nonetheless, the study also sheds some light on the potential weaknesses of RBT. Inclusiveness of RBT is suggested to be a sign of tautology as the theory has a very broad definition of resources hence can embrace all phenomena in the field of organization’s strategic management. In addition to that, scholars find difficulty to define or operationalize several key concepts in RBT leading to obstruction in its ability to be tested empirically. And the vagueness of concepts creates a tautology problem in RBT that the theory cannot be verified or falsified. Thomas Kuhn suggests that theories can be developed, thus, despite its current weakness, RBT can still be improved by increasing accuracy of its key concepts. From the analysis, this study develops a theoretical recommendation regarding the use of RBT theory particularly in public administration research.
Politicians and Economic Policy During the Pandemic: Evidence from Emerging and Developed Countries Indri Dwi Apriliyanti; Cinintya Audori Fathin
Journal of Central Banking Law and Institutions Vol. 1 No. 2 (2022)
Publisher : Bank Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21098/jcli.v1i2.26

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Our study explores economic policy communication in response to the Covid-19 pandemic crisis. Considering a major role of Twitter in information dissemination, we use tweets as a proxy to examine politicians’ crisis communication strategies in five countries, Australia, Canada, India, Indonesia, and Singapore. By using systematic content analysis approach, the study attested the degree to which SCCT and IRT model can be applied to political realm. We found two strategies, bolstering and mortification, emerge as the most frequently used strategies by politicians. Further, new strategies, i.e information provision and cohesion, as well as new categories, i.e morale boosting, political positioning, and cross border cooperation surfaced which further expanding the SCCT and IRT model in explaining political crisis communication. As this study explores the role of context and situational factors that determine specific strategies, our findings demonstrate no substantial differences among developed and emerging countries. We note the use of combination of bolstering, mortification, and cohesion strategies can be critical for politicians’ career, as they may restore politicians’ reputation, reinforce their political presentation, and foster public trust.