Institutional fads follow a predetermined cycle which is:
A) emerging, surging, and purging
B) purging, surging, and emerging
C) surging, emerging, and purging
D) emerging, purging, and surging

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Institutional fads first emerge as new ideas or practices that gain attention and popularity. They then surge in popularity and become widely adopted. However, over time, their effectiveness may be called into question and they may begin to lose popularity, leading to a purging or rejection of the fad. This cycle repeats with the emergence of new fads. Therefore, the correct sequence is emerging, surging, and purging.

Institutional Fads Follow a Predetermined Cycle Which Is