Institutional Theory and Institutional Change: Introduction to the Special Research Forum

Multinationals’ Accountability on Sustainability: The Evolution of Third-party Assurance of Sustainability Reports

“…Critics of neo-institutional theory have noted its focus on homogeneity and stability, and its lack of attention to the role of active agency and self-interest seeking behaviour in organizations (Dacin et al 2002). Neo-institutional theory also does not sufficiently differentiate and articulate the role of specific organizations involved in the complex dynamics at the heart of the institutional process (Greenwood and Hinings 1996;Dacin et al 2002;Greenwood et al 2002).…”

Exceptional boards: Environmental experience and positive deviance from institutional norms

“…The ways in which this organizational body recognizes, frames, and interprets environmental issues influence how the organization acts on them (Dutton & Dukerich, 1991;Hoffman & Ocasio, 2001;Hoffman & Ventresca, 2002;Scott, 1995). The board interprets the institutional pressures on the basis of the skills and experience of its members and shapes an organizational response by providing strategic direction based on that interpretation (Dacin, Goodstein, & Scott, 2002;Hillman & Dalziel, 2003). Yet, such actions do not take place in a vacuum.…”

Institutional Role in Gunung Walat Educational Forest Policy: Discourse and Historical Approaches

“…The power of HPGW management today, in terms of finance and productivity of HPGW outcomes usage is not excluded from the foundation of HPGW management which has been formed in the past. The analysis of relational history (path dependency) of HPGW policy shows that in the period of year 1969-2001, the choice base in deciding HPGW manager is normative (Steinmo 2008) with normative institutional pillar (Dacin et al 2002). Whereas the choice base in deciding HPGW manager in the period of year 2001-2011 is normative (Steinmo 2008) with normative institutional pillar and cognitive culture (Dacin et al 2002).…”