Richard A. W. Scott

Richard A. W. Scott is a prominent American sociologist known for his work in organizational studies and institutional theory. He has contributed significantly to understanding how institutions—rules, norms, and beliefs—shape social behavior and organizational practices. His influential works explore how organizations adapt to their environments and interact with social structures. Scott's frameworks help explain how organizations achieve legitimacy and maintain stability in complex societies. His insights are widely used in fields like business, public policy, and sociology to analyze the dynamics of power, culture, and institutional change.