18 Questions
What is the difference between displacement and layering in institutional change?
Displacement refers to new models replacing old ones, while layering involves the old remaining in place alongside the new.
What type of change agents are described as 'insurrectionaries' in the passage?
Change agents that seek to eliminate existing institutions by actively mobilizing against them.
What conditions are most favorable for 'insurrectionaries' to be successful in driving institutional change?
Low veto powers and low discretion, where proposals for change cannot be stopped easily.
What type of change agents are described as 'parasitic symbionts' in the passage?
Change agents that exploit an institution for private gain and undermine it over time.
What example of institutional change is provided in the passage?
The government subsidizing all fuel sold in fuel stations was replaced by subsidizing only fuel for public transportation vehicles.
What is the key difference between displacement and exhaustion as forms of institutional change?
Displacement involves the new replacing the old, while exhaustion refers to an institution dying out without being replaced.
What is layering in the context of institutional change?
The gradual change of existing institutions by adding new elements
How does conversion contribute to institutional change?
By redeploying or reinterpreting existing elements for new purposes
What could be the outcome if new rules about hairstyle are added in a cafeteria setting?
Slow institutional change through modifications and additions
Which factor influences future institutional choices according to the text?
Past institutions and resource ownership
What determines the process of institutional change according to the text?
Interaction between endogenous and exogenous parameters
In the context of layering, what is essential about the new elements added to existing institutions?
They gradually change the status and structure of existing institutions
What does drift refer to in the context of organizational institutions?
A situation where institutions change due to the environment without adjusting
In the provided text, how do actors utilize institutions to serve new ends?
By enriching themselves through existing rules
What is the consequence of not adjusting an institution to changing circumstances according to the text?
The institution drifts away from its original purpose
How does the Ministry of Higher Education exemplify the concept of actors using institutions for personal benefit in the text?
By strictly enforcing guidelines for personal gain
What happens when few individuals have the exclusive capacity to handle extensive paperwork and bureaucracy according to the text?
Individuals may manipulate the system for personal gain
How does drift differ from conversion in the context of organizational institutions?
Conversion leads to unchanged institutional impacts, while drift changes circumstances
Learn how changes in price levels and inflation can influence institutions and policies. Delve into the concepts of displacement and layering, understanding how new models can replace or coexist with existing organizational forms.
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