Sociology of Organisations (SY0015)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : SPS-3-SYORG

The course explores contrasting sociological frameworks for the analysis and understanding of work organisations. Large, complex organisations shape our identities, how we live, the work we do and they may influence the way we die. The course examines critically the attempt to devise a "science" of such organisations and questions the desirability, and attainability, of such a project. Through the examination of a range of case studies, issues such as gender, ethnicity and class divisions are explored and the significance of new forms of managerialism are assessed.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Sociology, (School of Social and Political Studies, Schedule J)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Friday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Discuss the rise of bureaucratic organisations in modern societies;

Evaluate the inter-relations between processes of economic globalisation and complex organisations;

Compare and contrast different sociological frameworks for understanding the relationships between modern organisations and self identities;

Analyse the role of organisations in shaping consumption and production;

Understand some of the structural constraints and opportunities created by the practices of large scale organisations.