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isomorphism

noun/ˌaɪsəˈmɔːfɪzəm/

C2CEFR level
88/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

The tendency of organizations operating in the same environment to converge toward similar structures or practices.

Institutional isomorphism explained why every mid-sized bank in the region had adopted an identical branch layout.

Similar: convergence

Topic: Frameworks & analysis in Business English

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