ILROB 3270

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ILROB 3270
Social Capital and Organizations

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This course will familiarize students with contemporary theories of how social relationships (also referred to as "social capital") influence employment-relevant outcomes among individuals, firms, and broader markets. Topics will be informed by academic research and applied in prominent organizational settings. Students will explore topics including tie strength, network structure, social closure, embedded relationships, contagion, visibility, status, collective wisdom, diffusion and adoption.


Enrollment Priority Priority given to: ILR students.

Distribution Requirements (AWI-IL, ICE-IL)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2023SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 16554 ILROB 3270   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Rissing, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person