Institutional theory serves as grounding for further considerations regarding the nature of processes and structures within organizations. Premised on the notion that structures in institutions acquire permanence through social processes, it is related to theories within the field of science and technology studies (STS) that attempt to understand the social influences on technological innovation and change. You should first understand the various ways that institutional theory interprets the structures in organizations before moving on to the STS and socio-technical perspectives.

To prepare for this Discussion, read from website about, Information Systems and Global Diversity:

• "The Institutional Nature of ICT and Organizational Change"
• "The Socio-Technical Nature of Information Systems Innovation"

Discussion Prompt:

• Describe how you see the role of management in institutional theory.
• Consider organizational management behaviors that you are familiar with. In what ways do versions of institutional theory predict and fail to predict these behaviors?

Cite sources from the Web to justify your opinion.