Relying on the case of asbestos in France, we study a deinstitutionalization process as a result of successive and cumulative struggles. There are competing interests in specific institutional arrangements. Actors who want to disrupt institutions have to face with other actors who benefit from...

I investigate the mechanisms through which a cluster policy can enhance entrepreneurship defined as new venture creation. The paper is based on the study of a cluster policy ('BioRegio') that strongly simulated new firm creation in biotechnology in Germany after 1996. The process induced by...

How does innovation come about in a highly institutionalized field like the construction sector? The construction sector is characterized by relatively rigid routines, strong professional boundaries, clear division of labor, and elaborate national legislation. It tends to lag behind other...

Despite the growth in electronic commerce (hereafter, “e-commerce”) usage, consumers are still reluctant to purchase online due to security and privacy concerns. To alleviate this issue, e-commerce vendors may sign up with an independent third-party web assurance service to obtain a seal...

Emancipation in organization studies and Jacques Rancière's philosophy

Various social science disciplines are currently witnessing a revival of theoretical approaches based on management instruments. The common feature of these approaches is that they consider management instruments as a starting point to study organized, strategic action. This article introduces a...