Which of the following perspectives is included in institutional similarity?
A) Common structures emerge among organizations in the same field.
B) Common training of professionals (managers) results in common analytic processes among organizations in the same field.
C) Divergent structures are driven among organizations in the same field for the sake of diversity.
D) Divergent analytic processes among organizations in the same field emerge due to managers' training in widely varying functional areas and varying degree programs.

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Institutional similarity refers to the commonalities that emerge among organizations in the same field. Common structures, such as organizational forms, rules and regulations, and processes are among the factors that contribute to institutional similarity. Option A reflects this perspective.

Options B and D focus on divergent processes and practices among organizations, which are not aligned with the notion of institutional similarity.

Option C mentions diversity, which is often seen as a desirable outcome in organizational settings, but it does not depict institutional similarity.

Which of the Following Perspectives Is Included in Institutional Similarity