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Meyer and Rowan,s assertion that roman rules are often myths means ?

Correct answer: C. that the rules have little actual substance in reality

  • A. that the rules were written down a long time in the past
  • B. that the rules never in fact existed in the first place
  • C. that the rules have little actual substance in reality
  • D. that rules are a hindrance in large organization

Explanation

Meyer and Rowan argued that formal rational rules can function as institutional myths: organizations adopt them to appear legitimate even when they have little effect on actual practice. Thus, “myths” does not mean the rules never existed, but that their practical substance may be limited.

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