POL 601: Public Management

ChatGPT says Some major research questions in institutional theory include:
1. How do institutions emerge and become established within organizations and society?
2. How do institutions shape the behavior and decision-making of individuals and organizations?
3. How do organizations respond to institutional pressures and expectations?
4. How do institutional logics and cultural beliefs influence organizational practices and outcomes?
5. How do institutions evolve and change over time, and what factors drive these changes?

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