William Richard Scott

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William Richard Scott (December 18, 1932) is an American sociologist. Scott has been a professor at Stanford University, specialised in institutional theory and organisation science. He has been awarded several honorary doctorates.

Some of his well known books include:

  • Organization: Rational Natural and Open Systems (1998) (fourth edition)
  • Institutional Changes and Healthcare Organizations (2000)
  • Institution and Organizations (2001) (second edition)
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