Study of the influence of religious logic on the organization : The case of the Scouts and Guides of France[Étude de l’influence de la logique religieuse sur l’organisation : Le cas des Scouts et Guides de France]

Given that different institutional logics define and influence organizations, it is possible to argue that religious logic can have an impact on organizations. The study of the Scouts and Guides of France through its annual calendars from 1936 to 2017 shows the presence of the religious logic in the organization throughout the period. Three major changes occur in the representations of religious logic during the period studied. First, we observe a shift in the form of references relating to religion: references do not decrease in volume, but the nature of the references changes to be more traditional. Second, religion moves from a demonstration of faith to a more inner and less demonstrative religious life. Third, the representation of religion is less centered on its own community and more opened to others (religions, cultures, etc.). These developments reflect the central place of religion in the organization over time, while, at the same time, reflecting changes in how it takes up space.