In this chapter, we explore how the concept of organizational identity has evolved in
institutional theory. We begin by examining the different ways that organizational identity has …

In chapter 7 (b) I argue that discourse analysis provides a significant challenge to existing
work in institutional theory. In particular, I argue that discourse analysis provides a broader …

Institutional theory is a prominent perspective in contemporary organizational research. It
encompasses a large, diverse body of theoretical and empirical work connected by a …

Although institutions are subject to constant change, we retain a stable image of them.
Consequently, should they be considered as objects or processes? Notwithstanding its …

In recent years, numerous writers have criticized the current state of institutional theory, and
organization theory in general (Davis, 2010, 2015; Greenwood et al., 2014; Suddaby et al …

Institutional scholars are not intellectually shy. We are willing to take on the tough
fundamental questions. Our subject is nothing more nor less than understanding the basis of …

The phrase,'institutional logic'has become somewhat of a buzz-word. Buzz words are over
used; as a result their meanings often get distorted and overextended and they burn-out of …

Institutional approaches to organization studies focus attention on the relationships among
organizations and the fields in which they operate, highlighting in particular the role of …

In this review article, we reflect upon recent developments in institutional theory with
particular emphasis on first, how organizational fields have been conceived and second, on …

Organization theory is a theory without a protagonist. Organizations are typically portrayed in
organizational scholarship as aggregations of individuals, as instantiations of the …