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The aim is to explore how various professions function as institutional agents and their evolving roles within society.

February 1, 2008Organization StudiesOpen Access

Lords of the Dance: Professionals as Institutional Agents

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The study demonstrates how professions act as key institutional agents, influencing behavior and societal norms.

The aim is to explore how various professions function as institutional agents and their evolving roles within society.
Analyzed the roles of different professions in shaping institutions.
Examined the varying approaches taken by professionals in their communities.
Investigated historical changes in the institutional model of professions.
Professionals are pivotal in forming cultural and normative frameworks.
Different professions utilize distinct methods, including coercive authority to influence behavior.
The institutional model of professions has evolved significantly over time.

W. Richard Scott (2008) studied this question.

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