abstract Some scholars have argued that globalization will reduce the importance of local
contexts. We argue instead that despite the increased frequency and intensity of interactions …

abstract Instead of traditional principal–agent conflicts espoused in most research dealing
with developed economies, principal–principal conflicts have been identified as a major …

This book explains why many institutional reforms in developing countries have limited
success and suggests ways to overcome these limits. The author argues that reforms often …

This paper addresses the question why socio-technical transitions follow similar trajectories
in various parts of the world, even though the relevant material preconditions and …

Since man first forged metal tools and started farming for his food, thus emerging from the
stone age, no event in human history has had a greater impact than the Industrial Revolution …

Southern Theory presents the case for a radical re-thinking of social science and its
relationships to knowledge, power and democracy on a world scale. Mainstream social …

" Creating a clear, analytical framework for readers, Institutions and Organizations: Ideas
and Interests, Third Edition continues to reflect the richness and diversity of institutional …

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

In politics, ideas matter. They provide the foundation for economic policymaking, which in
turn shapes what is possible in domestic and international politics. Yet until now, little …

This broad, balanced introduction to organizational studies enables the reader to compare
and contrast different approaches to the study of organizations. This book is a valuable tool …