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A 7 page paper that identifies, explains and discusses several organizational structures. A matrix is provided. The emphasis is on higher education institutions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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alike just as state colleges or universities are alike. They seem to adopt the same values and practices (Powers, 2000). Institutional theory legitimizes the structure of the institution insofar as
all, or most, other organizations of the same type have adopted the same structure. There is a concern with institutional models, which is inertia. Inertia is defined as resistance
to change (Hannan, Polos & Carroll, 2002; Powers, 2000). As institutions attempt to adhere to regulations and as they become comfortable in their structure, they do not want to change.
Practices, or the normal ways of doing things, become embedded in the organizational culture and culture is extremely difficult to change. DiMaggio and Powell (1983) discuss this in terms of
becoming homogenized because it happens to most institutions. Three types of isomorphism have been identified. Coercive isomorphism happens when organizations are forced to adopt certain practices. They may be
forced to act in certain ways as a result of social pressures or pressures from other organizations. Mimetic isomorphism happens when organizations choose to follow the practices of other organizations,
usually because they do not really know what to do. Normative isomorphism happens when managers in other organizations are trained in certain practices and pass these on when they interact
with others sharing the ways in which they do things (DiMaggio & Powell, 1983; Powers, 2000). The major purpose for any of these isomorphisms is to be successful and to
gain legitimacy. Some higher education institutions have become so legitimized that they will be able to continue using the same structure. State colleges and state universities are a good example
of those who are likely to be legitimized by multiple processes. Bleiklie and Kogan (2007) report that the governance of universities has change over time. They identify two general organizational
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