A meta-analysis of institutional theories.
Authors
Hansen, Michael John
Subjects
Institutional Theory
Isomorphism
Administrative Differentiation, Diffusion of Change
Rational
Unit of Analysis
Isomorphism
Administrative Differentiation, Diffusion of Change
Rational
Unit of Analysis
Advisors
Euske, Kenneth J.
Date of Issue
1989
Date
June 1989
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
This paper assesses the implications that institutional
theories have for resource management in organizations, and
specifically for the resource management in non-profit
organizations. A meta-analysis of research studies that
apply institutional theories is conducted in this study.
Various dimensions, not mentioned in the theories, are
discovered and analyzed in light of the theories.
Assessments are made as to whether or not the various
aspects of theory are appropriately operationalized through
the discovered dimensions. The general conclusion is that
the theories are appropriately operationalized, but there
are problems with the treatment of unit of analysis.
Recommendations based on the analysis are given for
subsequent research which may further clarify applications
of institutional theories.
Type
Thesis
Description
Series/Report No
Department
Administrative Sciences
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
Sponsors
Funder
Format
88 p.
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Rights
This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.