What’s the Problem with Complexity?

Interest in institutional complexity has again gained momentum with the rise of the institutional logics approach. In this paper we argue that the literature has developed a rather narrow perspective on institutional complexity. It is limited in at least two ways: In a very general way, it is reduced to “organiza-tional responses” and in addition only perceives complexity as a problem. We argue that a more precise perspective on institutional complexity can help to illuminate important aspects of the relation between organizations and their environment.     «

Interest in institutional complexity has again gained momentum with the rise of the institutional logics approach. In this paper we argue that the literature has developed a rather narrow perspective on institutional complexity. It is limited in at least two ways: In a very general way, it is reduced to “organiza-tional responses” and in addition only perceives complexity as a problem. We argue that a more precise perspective on institutional complexity can help to illuminate important aspects o...     »

The Nano-Papers “Institution – Organization – Society” enable a pointed as well as profound examination of theoretical questions in the area of sociological Neo-Institutionalism. They thus serve both the exchange of theoretical ideas and the development of concep-tual foundations. The goal of the short contributions is to present, critically examine and further develop theoretical concepts. The Nano-Papers, then, should not be understood as conclusive theoretical contributions, but rather as an invitation to exchange conceptual positions.     «

The Nano-Papers “Institution – Organization – Society” enable a pointed as well as profound examination of theoretical questions in the area of sociological Neo-Institutionalism. They thus serve both the exchange of theoretical ideas and the development of concep-tual foundations. The goal of the short contributions is to present, critically examine and further develop theoretical concepts. The Nano-Papers, then, should not be understood as conclusive theoretical contributions, but rather as an...     »