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Compare and contrast resource dependence theory and transaction cost theory. Describe the purpose and assumptions of each theory. Explain how they are similar and how they are different. Give a specific and concrete example of a situation in which both theories would make a similar prediction and one in which theywould make different predictions. PLEASE ANSWER EACH POINT

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