Same but Different: Meta-Organization and Collective Identity Dynamics

This article analyzes how a meta-organization (M-O) can shape coherent collective identity over time. Previous foundational work on formation in M-Os has provided fragmented but insightful ideas several activities that this process entails. However, we currently lack dynamic, integrative, and empirically supported model demonstrates these interrelate to Using an in-depth case study of association cider producers Québec (Canada) 23-year period, develop dynamics, which M-O plays orchestrator role is both dual continuous. On the one hand, balances internal claims its organizational members through alignment differentiation. other builds externally by assembling positioning legitimacy among institutional actors. Our paper provides new insights into performed during creation analyzing whether includes actors, thereby reinforcing intermediary nature M-O. Furthermore, it contributes dynamics literature elaborating stabilizing bounded organization at interorganizational level.