Sociology of Complex Organizations

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Overview

Subject area

SOC

Catalog Number

3138

Course Title

Sociology of Complex Organizations

Description

This course is a survey of various theoretical perspectives on formal organizations and an application of these perspectives to specific organizational types. These include classic theoretical perspectives on bureaucracy as well as more recent developments, including organizational ecology theory and neo-institutionalism. In addition to studying large formal organizations, the course will focus on entrepreneurial and collective organizations and review recent work on social networks.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule