A Social Actor Conception of Organizational Identity and Its Implications for the Study of Organizational Reputation
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- 1 December 2002
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Business & Society
- Vol. 41 (4), 393-414
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0007650302238775
Abstract
The objective of this article is to clarify the conceptual domains of organizational identity, image, and reputation. To initiate this theory development process, we present a “social actor” conception of organizational identity. Identity-congruent definitions of image and reputation are then specified and an integrated model proposed. With the aid of this model, a structural flawin the organizational reputation literature is identified and suitable remedies proposed. In addition, the authors explore the implications of invoking identity and identification in explanations and justifications of organizational reputation.Keywords
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