Cleaning up the water law of British Columbia: a problemistic approach to rule changes

Martin Schulz; P. Devereaux Jennings; David Patient

doi:10.5465/ambpp.2008.33630594

Cleaning up the water law of British Columbia: a problemistic approach to rule changes

Martin Schulz^*, P. Devereaux Jennings, David Patient

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This study develops a problemistic (i.e., problem-oriented) approach to explore legal rule evolution. We draw on theories of organizations - in particular theories about organizational rules, but also theories from neighboring disciplines - to formulate hypotheses and develop models of the hazard rate of legal rule change. We propose that the evolution of a law can be seen as an interplay between rules and problems, and explore how changes to law can be produced by three problem-related mechanisms: problem attraction, problem recognition, and problem engagement. Our study suggests that the problemistic perspective can shed new light on the evolution of laws and of social institutions in general.

Original language	English
Journal	Academy of Management Proceedings
Volume	2008
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5465/ambpp.2008.33630594
Publication status	Published - 2008
Event	68th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, AOM 2008 - Anaheim, CA, United States Duration: 8 Aug 2008 → 13 Aug 2008

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Institutions
Organizational learning
Rules

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