institutional isomorphism
definition: Institutional isomorphism describes the process in which organizations gain increasing similarity in structure. This process is assumed to be driven primarily by a desire of decision makers to create organizations that conform and/or excel in their practice of social rules, ideals, and practices. [Source: International Encyclopedia of Organization Studies; Institutional Isomorphism]
broader: organization studies
broader: approaches to organization theory
type: Concept

organization studies
type: Concept
narrower: institutional isomorphism

concepts
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member: institutional isomorphism

approaches to organization theory
type: Concept
narrower: institutional isomorphism