to investigate the epistemological foundations of SE definitions critically to propose a more convergent definition for … from its diversely proposed definitions. To be situated in an embryonic pre-paradigmatic phase, getting to a more unanimous … definition in this realm is the first step in laying a solid foundation for SE theorizing. As a pioneering study, the paper aims …

scientific discussion of institutions should have one true definition of the term "institution" as a starting point, since this … start about the proper definition of the word "institution". This happens because most participants tend to think that every … study of institutions should not argue about the meaning of "institution", "organization" and the other terms that are used …

This essay criticizes the commonplace definition of corruption as the misuse of public office for private gain. Both … elements in this definition are wrong: corruption is also found in the private sector and in some exceptional cases it may not …