Dynamics of institutional sustainability logics in organizations: a systematic literature review

Abstract

Institutional logic represents the systems of values and beliefs that guide the actions of individuals or organizations. This study aims to identify the dynamics of interactions of the logic that guides sustainability practices in organizations. Systematizing the different categories of interactions among logics makes it possible to analyze how sustainability can be incorporated into organizations. The research was developed from a qualitative approach through a systematic review and thematic analysis to synthesize and interpret results. From the interpretation of different logics, it was observed that the interrelationships of dominance, competition, coexistence, or hybridity are developed, which were systematized into categories to analyze the processes of change for the development of sustainability in organizations. It is concluded that applying institutional logic in the field of sustainability goes beyond the perspective of environmental performance, as the analytical categories identified make it possible to understand the processes that promote change to incorporate sustainability in organizations. In managing organizations, institutional logic allows the elaboration of frameworks so that the actors can create a common language to equate contradictory logic and create shared value for the interested parties and the organization itself.

Keywords:
Sustainability; Institutional change; Eco-entrepreneurship; Sustainable entrepreneurship