According to institutional sociologists,the propensity for organizations to adopt similar structures ("institutional isomorphism")is primarily a result of

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Institutional isomorphism is the process through which organizations adopt similar structures in order to gain legitimacy and conform to prevailing norms and expectations. This process is driven by the propensity of firms to imitate one another in order to be seen as legitimate by key stakeholders. Therefore, the best answer is D, which correctly identifies the imitative behavior of firms as the primary driver of institutional isomorphism. Choices A, B, and C are not incorrect per se, but they are not as directly related to institutional isomorphism as choice D.

According to Institutional Sociologists,the Propensity for Organizations to Adopt Similar