Naval Postgraduate School
A meta-analysis of institutional theories.
metaanalysisofin00hans.pdf (4.712Mb)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.
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