Conceptual Metaphors in MicroFoundations of Institutional Theory

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Abstrakt

The relationship between individuals and institutions is a core feature of the microfoundations of institutional theory. This chapter analyzes the role of conceptual metaphors, a standard ingredient of theory building, in shaping how we theorize this relationship. Using illustrations from the emergent literature on emotions in institutional theory, the author shows the significance of conceptual metaphors for theory building and argues for selecting conceptual metaphors that help craft a dynamic, recursive relationship between individuals and institutions, respecting core premises of institutional theory and offering new creative insights into this relationship.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TitelMicrofoundations of Institutions
RedaktørerPatrick Haak, Jost Sieweke, Lauri Wessel
UdgivelsesstedBingley
ForlagEmerald Group Publishing
Publikationsdato2019
Sider299-315
Kapitel15
ISBN (Trykt)9781787691285
ISBN (Elektronisk)9781787691278, 9781787691292
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2019
NavnResearch in the Sociology of Organizations
Vol/bind65B
ISSN0733-558X

Emneord

  • Institutional theory
  • Microfoundations
  • Conceptual metaphors
  • Emotions
  • Theory building
  • Recursive

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