Modernization and change in social housing: The case for an organizational perspective

David MULLINS*, Barbara REID, Richard M. WALKER

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

It is argued that past approaches to the research of housing policy and housing organizations are now inadequate and unable to provide a clear explanation of modernization and change. The modernization of social housing is associated with changing core organizational competencies and the movement towards a variety of partnership approaches. In response we develop a tripartite theoretical framework based around new institutional economics, strategic management and institutional theory. An exploratory review of the evidence at a sectoral level (examining social housing as a field, regulation and the profession) and the organizational level (focusing upon changing organization behaviour) is used to illustrate the legitimacy of this approach. In conclusion a research agenda is outlined.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)599-623
Number of pages25
JournalPublic Administration
Volume79
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2001
Externally publishedYes

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