@article{SeyfriedDoeringAnsmann2022,
  author    = {Seyfried, Markus and D{\"o}ring, Matthias and Ansmann, Moritz},
  title     = {The sequence of isomorphism—},
  series = {Administration \& society},
  volume    = {54},
  journal   = {Administration \& society},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {Sage Publ.},
  address   = {Thousand Oaks},
  issn      = {0095-3997},
  doi       = {10.1177/00953997211017137},
  pages     = {87 -- 116},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Isomorphism has been widely used to describe why trends penetrate entire organizational fields. However, research so far has neglected the temporal aspects of such diffusion processes and the organizational reasons underlying the introduction of new management tools. We argue that during reform waves, the reasons for adopting the new tools differ over time. Using comparative data from two surveys on quality management in the field of higher education and the health sector, we show that early adopters are more likely to be motivated by instrumental reasons, while late adopters will more likely be motivated by institutional reasons.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AnsmannSeyfried2022,
  author    = {Ansmann, Moritz and Seyfried, Markus},
  title     = {Isomorphism and organizational performance},
  series = {Quality assurance in education},
  volume    = {30},
  journal   = {Quality assurance in education},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {Emerald Group Publishing Limited},
  address   = {Bingley},
  issn      = {0968-4883},
  doi       = {10.1108/QAE-07-2021-0114},
  pages     = {135 -- 149},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Purpose Quality management has become an integral part of management reforms in public sector organizations. Drawing on a new institutionalist perspective, this study aims to investigate the relation of management reforms and organizational performance in the context of higher education. Design/methodology/approach The authors analyse the interaction between isomorphic conformity in quality management adoption, organizational learning and quality improvement and, in so doing, address the central theoretical question of what effects isomorphic conformity has on organizational performance. Empirically, the study draws on survey data from quality managers at public higher education institutions in Germany. Methodically, it applies confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling. Findings The results suggest that mimetic isomorphism is surprisingly compatible with processes of organizational learning, and thus, does not inevitably compromise organizational development. Originality/value By presenting these findings, the authors contribute to the controversial theoretical debate concerning the effects of isomorphism and to the ongoing discussion regarding the organizational impact of quality management in higher education.},
  language  = {en}
}