INSTITUTIONAL LOGICS OF SUSTAINABILITY: AN EVALUATION OF KEY FACTORS IN THE CONTEXT OF KNOWLEDGE-BASED INSTITUTIONS

Zineb Znagui
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Zineb Znagui: HEM Business & Engineering School, Casablanca, Morocco

Management and Marketing Journal, 2024, vol. XXII, issue 2, 282-303

Abstract: Institutional Logics of Sustainability (ILS) comprise the principles, beliefs and norms that guide organizational behavior towards sustainable practices, reflecting societal and environmental values within institutions. Although the concept of institutional logic has been widely explored in organization theory, its specific application to sustainability, particularly within knowledge-based institutions (KBIs), remains under-examined. This study fills important gaps in the literature by identifying and conceptualizing the key factors that constitute KBIs, focusing on how KBIs, such as universities, research centers and technology companies, prioritize and implement sustainability within their organizational frameworks. Through a comprehensive analysis, the research examines the implications of ILS on organizational behavior and decision-making in KBIs. Findings highlight the critical role of regulatory environments, stakeholder expectations, organizational learning and industry-specific characteristics in shaping sustainability practices. This study contributes to a better understanding of the mechanisms governing sustainability in KBIs and offers valuable insights for practitioners and policy-makers wishing to advance sustainable development in these influential sectors.

Keywords: institutional logics of sustainability; knowledge-based institutions; sustainability practices; Mediterranean region. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M10 M11 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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