Similarity breeds connection. This principle—the homophily principle—structures network
ties of every type, including marriage, friendship, work, advice, support, information transfer …

The study of human resource management (HRM) has been invigorated by the promise that
there is a best‐practice, high‐involvement management (HIM) that can guarantee superior …

Organization scholars since Max Weber have argued that formal personnel systems can
prevent discrimination. We draw on sociological and psychological literatures to develop a …

In the media role models are increasingly being acknowledged as an influential factor in
explaining the reasons for the choice of occupation and career. Various conceptual studies …

" 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 the third edition of his award-winning book, Hal G. Rainey provides a comprehensive, up-
to-date analysis of research on public organizations and management. Drawing on a review …

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 …

Employers have experimented with three broad approaches to promoting diversity. Some
programs are designed to establish organizational responsibility for diversity, others to …

The mechanisms governing the composition of formal social groups (eg, task groups,
organizational founding teams) remain poorly understood, owing to (1) a lack of …