2013/2014 BA-2IOS Introduction to Organisational Sociology
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Introduction to Organisational Sociology |
Course information |
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Language | English |
Exam ECTS | 7.5 ECTS |
Type | Mandatory |
Level | Bachelor |
Duration | One Quarter |
Course period | Third Quarter |
Time Table | Please see course schedule at e-Campus |
Study board |
Study Board for BSc in Business Administration and
Sociology
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Last updated on 14-08-2013 |
Learning objectives | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
On successful completion of the
course, students should be able to:
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Course prerequisites | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The courses 2IOS, 2PS, 2IRM, and 2QNM have one intergrated exam. The exam is 30 ECTS. You can only participate in 2IOS if you also register for the other courses: 2PS, 2IRM, and 2QNM. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Course content and structure | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The study of organizations is an interdisciplinary field drawing upon disciplines such as sociology, economics, psychology, management studies and political science. This reflects the role organizations play in modern societies. Organizations such as trade unions, companies, universities or public administrations permeate all aspects of public and private life. The primary focus of this course will be on the sociological dimension of organizational analysis. We will examine and discuss the development, relevance and impact of organizations. In order to do so we draw upon classical and contemporary organizational sociology. The main objectives of this course are therefore to first establish a basic sociological knowledge about organizational structure, purpose and functioning. We secondly will examine specific organizational problematiques such as power, conflict or organizational change, and we will investigate the ways in which organizations handle their everyday operations by looking into management, decision-making and leadership. Based on this knowledge and drawing upon concrete case studies of different types of organizations, you will thirdly acquire the skills to identify and analyze how various types of activities are organized in the private and public sector. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Teaching methods | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
We have 10 2/3-hour sessions which will be combinations of lectures and group discussion/case work. The teacher will be available to discuss any queries and issues arising in relation to the course as well as project ideas. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Further Information | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The course is an introduction to organizations and will provide sociological tools for how to analyse them. As such, it relates to the other courses in the program in such a way that it provides the substance on which the first-year project is supposed to be based. Students will not only engage with theories of organizations but also analyze selected case studies of different organizations that might assist and inspire them to generate research questions for their own project. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expected literature | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The primary literature of the course
consists of original research - introducing a (classical) theory or
concept. Many of these texts can be found in the reader:
Handel, Michael J. (2002) The Sociology of Organizations. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications. However, a compendium will also be provided. |
Last updated on
14-08-2013