We develop a nuanced understanding of what drives producers' and audiences'
categorization activities throughout market category development. Prior research on market …

This article surveys the literature from two complementary traditions on understanding
professions in organizations–namely, the sociological analysis of professions and the more …

Although the analyst profession has rapidly expanded internationally, very few studies have
examined the distinct role of international analysts in the global economy. Motivated to …

This essay is composed of commentaries from four scholars critically evaluating
Noordegraaf's article 'Protective or Connective Professionalism? How Connected …

Hybrid organizations harbor different and often conflicting institutional logics, thus facing the
challenge of sustaining their hybridity. Crucial to overcoming this challenge is the …

Managers often desire to see their organization adopt new technologies but depend on
autonomous professionals to use such technologies in practice. In seeking technology …

The role of the Sustainability Manager (SM) is expanding. Whether SMs are turning into a
new profession is under debate. Pointing to the need for a distinct professional logic to …

While various forms of teachers' habitus have been described in education studies, little
consideration has so far been given to their interaction with fields in schools. This article …

Professions and professionalism have played an integral part in business and society. In this
book, Mike Saks provides a thorough overview of this field through an analysis of a range of …

Historically, self-regulation has provided some professions with power and market control.
Currently, however, governments have scrutinized this approach, and priorities have shifted …