Problemistic search theory, with its roots in the Carnegie School tradition, describes a
behaviorally plausible process by which firms learn from performance feedback. A firm's …

There has been rapid growth in the study of diffusion across organizations and social
movements in recent years, fueled by interest in institutional arguments and in network and …

We analyze the adoption of nonpharmaceutical interventions in the Organisation for
Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries during the early phase of the …

While research on the disclosure of CSR (corporate social responsibility) recognizes the
influence of government regulations and guidelines, less attention has been given to the co …

Management innovations, also called organizational, administrative, and managerial
innovations, are nontechnological innovations that have been conceptualized in contrast to …

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 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 …

This study examines the role of professional associations in a changing, highly
institutionalized organizational field and suggests that they play a significant role in …

We extend research on the diffusion of corporate practices by providing a framework for
studying practice variation during diffusion processes. Specifically, we theorize about how …

THIS BOOK IS about some of the most important problems confronting social scientists who
study institutions and institutional change. It is also about globalization, particularly the …