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Blanchard, C. (2006). Local government decisions regarding Wal-Mart development in Florida counties. Retrieved from http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_migr_etd-3660
This dissertation examines the role of agency in county level decision making regarding Wal-Mart development within Florida counties. Framed by the theories of principal-agent, local government decision making and open systems this research examines key factors that influence a decision to allow or disallow a Wal-Mart. The method Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) is employed to both theory test and theory build around the factors of agency, with the findings demonstrating that county poverty rates and staff recommendation are significant factors in a decision to allow a Wal-Mart.
A Dissertation submitted to the Department of Middle and Secondary Education in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references.
Advisory Committee
Nancy T. Davis, Professor Directing Dissertation; J. Anthony Stallins, Outside Committee Member; Penny J. Gilmer, Committee Member; Sherry A. Southerland, Committee Member.
Publisher
Florida State University
Identifier
FSU_migr_etd-3660
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Blanchard, C. (2006). Local government decisions regarding Wal-Mart development in Florida counties. Retrieved from http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_migr_etd-3660
