Antecedents of institutional process

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Published 18-09-2018
Emilio Pablo Díez de Castro Francisco Díez Martín Adolfo Vázquez Sánchez

Abstract

This research is an attempt to advance the understanding of why organizations are responsive to the institutionalization process. To this end, we describe key elements that help explain the origin of this process. Furthermore, this research has followed a qualitative research methodology, using the 'concept mapping' technique, and grouping the different constructs items that act as motivating factors in the transformation of organizations to institutions. Methodologically we have tried to overlook the differentiation between old and new institutionalism, this approach follows the ideas of those researchers that question the suitability of drawing a line between the "old" and the "new" theory. We consider that the role of the CEO is essential in driving the institutionalization process, though usually their decisions are supported or have passed through the filter of the organization governance staff or the board of directors. Any progress that the organization makes depends fundamentally on the capabilities, perceptions, training and mindset of the CEO.
The research results reinforce several key topics suggested in the literature on institutional theory. Particularly, we have proposed a classification with the motives that give rise to institutional initiatives: institutional authority; advantage in management; and, social involvement. This classification is consistent, to a larger extend, to the pillars of institutionalization that have been defined in the institutional theory literature, helping to understand, in more detail, the origin of the business processes and the background or motivations that generates and guide them.

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Díez de Castro, E. P., Díez Martín, F., & Vázquez Sánchez, A. (2018). Antecedents of institutional process. Cuadernos De Gestión, 15(1), 15–38. https://doi.org/10.5295/cdg.130416ed
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Institutional theory, institutionalization, institutional initiative, management motivation, corporate social responsibility

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