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Ever since seminal work dating back to Penrose (1959), Wernerfelt (1984) and Barney (1991, 1996), resources have gained widespread attention as crucial factors affecting organizational performance. Moreover, theories such as the Resource Based View (RBV) and Resource Dependency Theory (RDT) have, over the years, successfully staked claims to give center stage to resources in organizational analysis. Building on this resource-centered view, in this chapter we will attempt to contribute to the nascent field of temporary organizations (TOs) by exploring the resource dilemma faced by this particular form of organization and by formulating a number of testable propositions. On one hand, TOs depend on others for resources while, on the other, they require autonomy. Our central premise is that, based on this conflict, TOs face a dilemma regarding resource dependence. This dilemma is due in part to TOs …