What do Meyer and Rowan mean when they claim that formal rules are often myths?

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The rules were documented a long time ago.The rules never truly existed to begin with.The rules hold minimal real significance in practice.Rules create obstacles within large organizations.The rules are strictly enforced without exception.

Explanation

Meyer and Rowan argue that formal rules often lack real practical impact; they exist more as symbolic guidelines than as strict directives that influence actual behavior within organizations.