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Describe the process of institutional isomorphism according to DiMaggio and Powell. How does this process potentially affect individual workers in the economy? Be sure to include examples to support your position.

For this discussion, you may want to focus on the following key concepts in the course:

Organization, Organizational Culture, Organizational Structure, Institutional Isomorphism

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Isomorphism is a "constraining process that forces one unit in a population to resemble other units that face the same set of enviornmental conditions". " There are two types of issmorphism: competitive and institutional, "Organizations compete not just for resources and customers, but for political power and insitutional legitimacy, for sicoal as well as economic fitness". I hope my answer has come to your help. God bless and have a nice day ahead!
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