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Isomorphism, Diffusion and Decoupling: Concept Evolution and Theoretical Challenges

Year: 2017

Type: book-chapter

Abstract: This chapter traces the evolution of the core theoretical constructs of isomorphism, decoupling and diffusion in organizational institutionalism. We first review the original theoretical formulations of these constructs and then examine their evolution in empirical research conducted over the past four decades. We point to unexamined and challenging aspects of this conceptual evolution, including the causal relationships among these core theoretical constructs. The chapter ends with a discussion of important theoretical frontiers to address in future research.

Source: SAGE Publications Ltd eBooks

Parent work: The SAGE Handbook of Organizational Institutionalism

DOI: 10.4135/9781446280669.n4

Authors: Eva Boxenbaum, Stefan Jonsson

Institutions: Copenhagen Business School, Centre de Gestion Scientifique, Uppsala University

Language: English

Topic: Management and Organizational Studies

Subfield: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: Agence Nationale de la Recherche