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Institutional Isomorphism
“Different organizations can end up with the same titles, metrics, and rituals.”
01 / SUMMARY
In short
Institutional isomorphism explains similarity through coercive pressure, imitation under uncertainty, and professional norms. Looking legitimate within a field may matter as much as technical efficiency.
03 / SCENE
In the wild
Universities create nearly identical offices after an accreditation process makes that structure expected.
04 / LIMIT
The limit
Similarity proves neither conscious copying nor conspiracy nor that the common structure is useless.
FINAL NOTE
What remains
Ask whether a practice solves the work or signals belonging and legitimacy to others.