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Legitimacy Drift

Legitimacy Contagion

Definition

The spread of legitimacy crisis from one institution to others perceived as similar. When one institution fails, the failure can delegitimise an entire category or sector.

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A scandal at one charity reduces trust in all charities. The failing institution's contagion spreads to others that share its category, regardless of their individual behaviour.

Source

LD Section 7

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Legitimacy Drift (Cumulative Erosion)

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