ILRID 1531

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ILRID 1531
Introduction to the Sociology of Organizations

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.

Organizations are a prominent, but often taken-for-granted, feature of contemporary society. Organizational sociology is the study of how and why organizations look and operate as they do. There are two key assumptions that underpin this course. The first is that organizations (not individuals) are critical actors in today's society. The second follows from this: Understanding contemporary political, economic and social events requires an understanding of the forces that drive organizational actions. In this context, we will survey a variety of sociological theories and related empirical studies that address questions about the factors that shape contemporary organizations, and the way in which organizations affect individuals and society. In the first part of the class, we begin by thinking about broad questions concerning the relation between modern organizations and the society in which they exist. In the second part of the class, we consider sociological work addressing issues in organizing – creating and running organizations efficiently, and managing external relations effectively. We conclude by discussing ways in which organizations and organizing are changing.

When Offered Spring.

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  •   Seven Week - Second.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 1.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18273 ILRID 1531   LEC 001

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    • MW Ives Hall 305
    • Mar 15 - May 9, 2023

    • Rissing, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    ILRID 1530 and ILRID 1531 are a course sequence that must be taken together in the same semester. Open to ILR students admitted fall 2022 and later during pre-enrollment, non-ILR students may enroll during the add period. ILR students must get permission to drop from an advisor in the ILR Office of Student Services.

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    • F Ives Hall 108
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    • F Ives Hall 112
    • Mar 15 - May 9, 2023

    • Rissing, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person