“…Under these circumstances, SDPs should take on greater strategic significance than in developed markets. However, due to resource asymmetry, a dependent rather than interdependent dynamic can initially be manifest whilst local suppliers catch-up technologically (Chang & Gotcher, 2007;Jean, Sinkovics, & Kim, 2010a;Jean, Sinkovics, & Kim, 2010b). The dependency of local suppliers is particularly marked where local content requirement regulations are removed.These 4 asymmetries therefore complicate SDPs in emerging economies and presents both strategic and CSR dilemmas for developed country MNCs operating in emerging countries.…”