Humanities Di Maggio and Powell Institutional Isomorphism Discussion This is the sixth discussion board topic forum. Post at least a 250 word reflection by Thursday April 18 at 11:59 PM EST.
By Sunday, April 21 at 11:59 PM EST, you will need to have responded to a classmate with at least 150 words.
Click on reply at the bottom. This will open a dialogue box. Respond to the following:
Describe the theoretical process of institutional isomorphism according to DiMaggio and Powell. How does this process potentially affect individual workers in the economy? Be sure to include examples to support your position.
For this discussion, you may want to focus on the following key concepts in the course:
Organization, Organizational Culture, Organizational Structure, Institutional Isomorphism. This discussion board is somewhat difficult – first you need to understand the concept of institutional isomorphism (isomorphism means “one shape”). You can review Conley’s explanation on p. 183 of your text. Second, you need to think about what this means for individual workers. So, to use the example Conley mentions in the text, if you are applying for entry-level jobs in the banking industry, what would it mean if all the banks in your area have identical policies and practices? Especially the policies and practices that affect employees, like pay scales, vacation and sick leave, etc.? Don’t forget to respond to a classmate’s post.