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This paper aims to put forward a preliminary model for defining the legitimisation process of functions within organisations. To address this issue, we shall discuss the role of functions within organisations and explore the concept of legitimacy itself.
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Le Loarne, S., Bécuwe, A. (2008). Exploring Functional Legitimacy Within Organisations: Lessons to be Learnt from Suchman’s Typology. The Case of the Purchasing Function and SAP Implementation. In: Grabot, B., Mayère, A., Bazet, I. (eds) ERP Systems and Organisational Change. Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84800-183-1_7
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