Institutional Work: A Review and Framework based on Semantic and Thematic Analysis

Institutional work as a concept has evolved and diffused beyond roots in management organizational studies since it was first defined by Lawrence Suddaby (2006). A diverse literature recent criticism call for an extensive review of the field. We conducted systematic 452 peer-reviewed articles 185 different journals published from March 2006 to December 2019. Semantic analysis revealed changes topics over time, rise institutional maintenance, focus on individuals agency. Using thematic analysis, we inductively categorized claimed contributions theory combining, actors, contexts, types, representations, methodology. The findings led us develop integrative conceptual framework future study built around setting, motivations, outcomes. visualized discourse work, growth key themes early theorizing, original process model.