Control Structures in Religious Organizations

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Based on data from 80 Catholic dioceses, the distribution of control in these organizations is primarily affected by the bishop's progressivism and to a lesser extent by the local religious composition. The size of the diocese and characteristics of its clergy had no effect on the control structure. Based on the responses of almost 3000 Catholic priests, individual differences m the perception of a diocese's control structure are only slightly affected by the priest's rank, theological modernity, professionalism, seniority, or discontent. Organization's control structure as measured by the aggregate report of the organization's members is the best predictor of the individual's perception.

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