A framework proposal: analysing studies of circular economy with the institutional theory

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https://doi.org/10.18472/SustDeb.v14n2.2023.49614

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Circular Economy, Institutional Theory, Integrative Literature Review, Isomorphism

Abstract

This study proposes a framework to facilitate the Circular Economy (CE) implementation cases analysis from the Institutional Theory (IT) perspective. The development of this theoretical framework was based on the levels of operationalisation of the Circular Economy and the types of isomorphic changes. To demonstrate the framework's applicability, we present a matrix classifying 59 case studies into nine quadrants (3 x 3). Subsequently, the papers' contents were discussed, revealing strategies and practices for institutional behavioural change that drive CE implementation at the micro, meso, and macro levels. Therefore, the results of this work contribute not only to academia by introducing a new way of analysing CE case studies but also to managers by discussing implemented or ongoing implementation cases.

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Jorge Alfredo Cerqueira Streit, PhD in Management, Researcher, Faculdade de Administração, Contabilidade e Economia, University of Brasília, Brasília, DF, Brazil

PhD in Management from the University of Brasília (UnB), Brazil. Master in Sustainability and Environmental Management from the University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Brazil. Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Brasília (UnB) with a period studying at the Universitè de La Rochelle in France.  

Patrícia Guarnieri, PhD in Production Engineering, Professor, University of Brasília, Brasília, DF, Brazil

Professor at the University of Brasília (UnB), Post-doctorate internship at the University of Bologna, PhD in Production Engineering from the University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Master in Production Engineering from the Federal University of Technology of Parana (UTFPR), Bachelor in Accounting from the State University of West of Parana (Unioeste).

Omar Ouro-Salim, PhD in Management, University of Brasília, Brasília, DF, Brazil

PhD in Management from the University of Brasília (UnB), Master in Organizational Management from the Federal University of Goiás (UFG), Bachelor in Management and Marketing from the University of Lomé (Togo).

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2023-08-31

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Streit, J. A. C., Guarnieri, P., & Ouro-Salim, O. (2023). A framework proposal: analysing studies of circular economy with the institutional theory. Sustainability in Debate, 14(2), 227–256. https://doi.org/10.18472/SustDeb.v14n2.2023.49614

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