Abstracts
Abstract
Accreditation has become more prominent for business schools since two decades. In this paper, we explore how accreditation influences the internal and external processes of identity dynamics. First, we argue that Hatch & Schultz (2002) framework, social identity theory and the habitual routines approach offer a comprehensive theoretical framework. Second, we illustrate it with a European Management School’s accreditation failure and its management of change related to the accreditation goal. We elaborate and discuss a model titled “Identity Change through Accreditation” (ICA). Finally, we suggest some implications for managing change during accreditation as well as avenues for research.
Keywords:
- identity,
- change,
- accreditation,
- case study,
- business school
Résumé
L’accréditation est devenue importante pour les écoles de gestion depuis deux décennies. Dans cet article, nous explorons la manière dont l’accréditation influence les processus internes et externes de la dynamique identitaire. Premièrement, nous soutenons que le modèle de Hatch & Schultz (2002), la théorie de l’identité sociale et l’approche des routines habituelles offrent un cadre théorique global. Deuxièmement, nous illustrons celui-ci à travers un échec lors de l’accréditation d’une école de gestion européenne, et sa gestion du changement liée à l’objectif d’accréditation. Ensuite, nous élaborons et discutons un modèle intitulé « Identité en Changement via l’Accréditation » (ICA). Finalement, nous suggérons quelques implications pour gérer le changement pendant un processus d’accréditation ainsi que des pistes de recherche future.
Mots-clés :
- identité,
- changement,
- accréditation,
- étude de cas,
- école de gestion
Resumen
En las últimas dos décadas la acreditación ha cobrado importancia en las Escuelas de Gestión. En este artículo exploramos cómo la acreditación influye en los procesos internos y externos de la dinámica identitaria. En primer lugar, sostenemos que el modelo de Hatch & Schultz (2002), la teoría de la identidad social y el enfoque de las rutinas habituales ofrecen un marco teórico global. En segundo lugar ilustramos este marco teórico con el fracaso del proceso de acreditación de una escuela de gestión europea y con su posterior gestión para conseguir la acreditación. Después, desarrollamos y discutimos un modelo titulado « Identidad en Cambio vía la Acreditación » (ICA). Por último, sugerimos algunas acciones para gestionar el cambio durante un proceso de acreditación, así como algunas futuras líneas de investigación.
Palabras clave:
- identidad,
- cambio,
- acreditación,
- estudio de caso,
- escuela de gestión
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Biographical notes
Christophe Lejeune is Professor in Strategy and Organization at ESTA School of Business and Engineering in Belfort, France. He holds a Ph.D. in economics and management from the Louvain School of Management, Universite catholique de Louvain, Belgium. His research interests include organizational identity, change, and knowledge transfer.
Majken Schultz is Professor in Management since 1996 at Copenhagen Business School. Her research interests are on culture and identity, and managing organizations as corporate brands. She has published more than 50 articles in international peer reviewed journals on these topics. She is partner at The Reputation Institute, serves on several company boards and is a regular columnist. See more at www.majkenschultz.com
Alain Vas is Professor of Strategy and Change Management at the Louvain School of Management, Universite Catholique de Louvain, Belgium. He holds the KBL Research Chair in Change Management at the Universite Catholique de Louvain. He has a Ph.D. in Management Sciences at Paris XII University, France. His research interests are in the areas of organizational change, knowledge creation and transfer, organizational innovation and competitive advantage. He has authored several refereed publications in academic journals, books and international conferences.
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Appendices
Notes biographiques
Christophe Lejeune est professeur de stratégie et organisation à l’ESTA (Ecole Supérieure des Technologies et des Affaires) à Belfort, France. Il est titulaire d’un doctorat en sciences économiques et de gestion de la Louvain School of Management, Université catholique de Louvain. Ses intérêts de recherche portent sur l’identité organisationnelle, le changement et le transfert de connaissances.
Majken Schultz est professeur de gestion depuis 1996 à la Copenhagen Business School. Ses intérêts de recherche portent sur la culture et l’identité, et la gestion des organisations vues en tant que marques. Elle a publié plus de 50 articles dans des revues académiques internationales sur ces sujets. Elle est partenaire au Reputation Institute, membre de plusieurs conseils d’administration d’entreprises, et auteur régulier de chroniques journalistiques. Plus de détails sur www.majkenschultz.com
Alain Vas est professeur de stratégie et gestion du changement à la Louvain School of Management, Université catholique de Louvain, Belgique. Il dirige la Chaire KBL en gestion du changement à l’Université catholique de Louvain. Il a un doctorat en sciences de gestion de l’Université Paris XII, France. Ses intérêts de recherche se situent dans les domaines du changement organisationnel, la création et le transfert de connaissances, l’innovation organisationnelle et l’avantage concurrentiel. Il a publié de nombreuses publications dans des revues académiques, des ouvrages et des conférences internationales.
Appendices
Notas biograficas
Christophe Lejeune es profesor de Estrategia y Organización en la ESTA (Ecole Supérieure des Technologies et des Affaires) en Belfort, Francia. Es doctor en Ciencias Económicas y de Gestión de la Louvain School of Management (Université catholique de Louvain). Su investigación se centra en la identidad organizacional y en el cambio y transferencia de conocimientos.
Majken Schultz es profesora de Gestión en la Copenhagen Business School desde 1996. Sus líneas de investigación son: la cultura, la identidad y la gestión de las organizaciones consideradas como marcas. Ha publicado más de 50 artículos en revistas académicas internacionales sobre estos temas. Es colaboradora del Reputation Institute, miembro de distintos consejos de administración de empresas y autora regular de artículos periodísticas. Más información en www.majkenschultz.com
Alain Vas es profesor de Estrategia y Gestión del Cambio en la Louvain School of Management, Université catholique de Louvain (Bélgica). Dirige la Cátedra KBL en Gestión del Cambio en la Université catholique de Louvain. Es doctor en Ciencias de la Gestión de la Université Paris XII (Francia). Sus líneas de investigación comprenden las áreas del Cambio Organizacional, de la Creación y Transferencia de conocimientos, de la Innovación Organizativa y de la Ventaja Competitiva. Ha publicado libros y numerosos artículos en revistas académicas. Asimismo ha impartido conferencias internacionales.