The title is intentionally provocative. Institutional theory can, of course, be critical. It is critical
of theories that are insufficiently attentive to how human behavior becomes institutionalized …

We examine the micro-foundations of field-level organizational change by analyzing the role
of social skill and social position in individuals. Our core argument is that differences in an …

This study investigates the moderating role of a country's culture as an external contingency
factor in the relationship between a firm's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) …

In searching for conceptualizations that offer an alternative perspective to entrepreneurial
opportunities, the notion of external enablers has recently been suggested for capturing the …

Qualitative researchers have developed and employed a variety of phenomenological
methodologies to examine individuals' experiences. However, there is little guidance to help …

In this article I argue that the quest to establish microfoundations for institutional theory is
hindered by two assumptions on which it currently rests: that structure simply constrains and …

Creating a clear, analytical framework, this comprehensive exploration of the relationship
between institutional theory and the study of organizations continues to reflect the richness …

This paper shows that organizations in market settings face complex institutional contexts to
which they respond in different though patterned ways. We show how both regional state …

Businesses promote their environmental awareness through green buildings, eco-labels,
sustainability reports, industry pledges and clean technologies. When are these symbols …

This article explicates the causal connections between changes in professional jurisdictions
and changes in organizational fields. The authors argue that professional projects carry …