Change Through the Lenses of Institutional Logics: A Systematic Literature Network Analysis

The aim of this paper is to trace the development of the literature in an objective manner by applying the Systematic Literature Network Analysis (SLNA). It contributes to the literature by building a solid map for future research avenues in the stream of institutional logic and change. Our findings illustrate the time-based introduction in the literature of change mechanisms, such as theorization, rhetoric, representation, and a recent focus on professional role identity, especially in the healthcare context. Recent trends emerge: (i) contributions on emerging global trends, with the application of hybrid organization in sustainable transitions and social enterprises; (ii) increasing body of research applying Institutional Logics and Institutional work in the analysis of organizational change; (iii) increasing interest from scholars of different disciplines in applying the institutional logics perspective; and (iv) the need to further develop the underlying theoretical assumptions of Institutional Logics. Finally, some limitations: (i) selected time frame of analysis; (ii) only author keywords were considered; (iii) overlooking other valuable scientific contributions due to “Matthew effect”.