Question

Describe the 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.

Answer 1

N sociology, an isomorphism is a similarity of the processes or structure of one organization to those of another, be it the result of imitation or independent development under similar constraints. There are three main types of institutional isomorphism: normative, coercive and mimetic.