According to Institutional Sociologists,the Propensity for Organizations to Adopt Similar

question 14

Multiple Choice

According to institutional sociologists,the propensity for organizations to adopt similar structures ("institutional isomorphism") is primarily a result of

• A)Common key success factors within an industry.
• B)Bounded rationality.
• C)The complementarity among different managerial practices within firms' "activity systems".
• D)The propensity of firms to imitate one another in order to gain legitimacy.

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Definitions:

ATMs

Automated Teller Machines, electronic banking outlets that allow people to complete transactions without the need for a branch representative.

Frito-Lay

An American subsidiary of PepsiCo that manufactures and markets snack foods such as chips.

Harley Davidson

An American motorcycle manufacturer known for its heavyweight motorcycles designed for cruising on highways.

Mass Customization

A production method that merges the adaptability and individual customization of bespoke items with the economical per-unit expense found in large-scale manufacturing.