practicesbecome
Practicesbecome is a neologism used in discussions of organizational change to describe the process by which informal routines, practices, or behaviors are transformed into official, codified standards within a group or institution. The term highlights the iterative movement from practice to policy, as tacit knowledge and local know-how are standardized through documentation, governance structures, and normative reinforcement.
Origin and usage: The word is not widely established in mainstream scholarly literature. It appears mainly
Mechanisms: Practicesbecome typically involves diffusion of routines, social proof, leadership endorsement, formalization of procedures, training, and
Implications and examples: The process can yield efficiency, consistency, and safety gains when well managed. Conversely,
Related concepts include institutionalization, standardization, normalization of deviance, and practice theory.