TY  - JOUR
A1  - Seyfried, Markus
A1  - Döring, Matthias
A1  - Ansmann, Moritz
T1  - The sequence of isomorphism—
BT  - the temporal diffusion patterns of quality management in higher education institutions and hospitals
JF  - Administration & society
N2  - 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.
KW  - isomorphism
KW  - quality management
KW  - hospitals
KW  - higher education
KW  - institutions
KW  - organization
Y1  - 2021
U6  - https://doi.org/10.1177/00953997211017137
SN  - 0095-3997
SN  - 1552-3039
VL  - 54
IS  - 1
SP  - 87
EP  - 116
PB  - Sage Publ.
CY  - Thousand Oaks
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Ansmann, Moritz
A1  - Seyfried, Markus
T1  - Isomorphism and organizational performance
BT  - evidence from quality management in higher education
JF  - Quality assurance in education
N2  - 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.
KW  - Quality management
KW  - Quality assurance
KW  - Higher education
KW  - Structural
KW  - equation modelling
KW  - New institutionalism
Y1  - 2021
U6  - https://doi.org/10.1108/QAE-07-2021-0114
SN  - 0968-4883
SN  - 1758-7662
VL  - 30
IS  - 1
SP  - 135
EP  - 149
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
CY  - Bingley
ER  -