2016
DOI: 10.1590/1984-9230711
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A criticism of the use of ideal types in studies on institutional logics

Abstract: A line of research directed towards studying how the preferences, identities, values, and assumptions of individuals and organizations are embedded in institutional logics has been established within the institutional area in recent years. One of the alternatives proposed to study the logic of organizational fields comprises using "ideal types". In this article, I seek to reflect on the use of ideal types by some authors on institutionalism in studies on the logics present in the contexts studied. I argue that… Show more

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“…While organizations are acting in response to pressures for sustainable development, emerging actors or stakeholder groups that embody sustainability practices can be viewed as IEs. They should not be viewed as heroes or saviors, but as agents of change (Cruz, 2016).…”
Section: The Institutional Logic Of Sustainabilitymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…While organizations are acting in response to pressures for sustainable development, emerging actors or stakeholder groups that embody sustainability practices can be viewed as IEs. They should not be viewed as heroes or saviors, but as agents of change (Cruz, 2016).…”
Section: The Institutional Logic Of Sustainabilitymentioning
confidence: 99%