A central argument of new institutionalism is that organizational success depends not only on efficient coordination and control of productive activities, but on conforming to institutionalized expectations. There is a dearth of empirical studies which analyze the effects of the adoption of...

Most organizational theories argue that formal organizational tructures determine or at least influence individual behavior and herewith are crucial for the performance and survival capability of the organization. This thesis contributes to the research on cooperation in organizations by...