15SCSC035 - Sociology of Organisations

Course specification
Course title Sociology of Organisations
Acronym 15SCSC035
Study programme Sociology
Module
Type of study first degree undergraduate academic studies
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
    ESPB 5.0 Status
    Condition The basic knowledge from Introduction to Sociology, Sociological Theories and basic knowledge on social aspects of work. Oblik uslovljenosti
    The goal The aim of the course is to give the students sociological knowledge on historical development and characteristics of modern organizations, to present empirical findings on functioning of organizations and the trends of their change, to enable the students to solve conflicts they could face in „organizational society“.
    The outcome The students are able to do sociological research about problems of organizations and their management.
    Contents
    Contents of lectures Sociological understanding of contemporary organizations, understanding of techno-economic systems and human side of organization. For successful leadership of organization it is necessary to understand basic social processes and „social climate“ in organizations. There is no modern expert (especially manager) without: a) basic sociological knowledge on organization; b) knowledge on key empirical findings of organizational research; c) knowledge and skills of linking technological and social organization of enterprise and other forms of organizations.
    Contents of exercises Understanding of process of organizing, leading, communication, decision making and understanding of possibilities of organizational acting in social environment – on the basis of presentation of research and sociological explanation.
    Literature
    1. Organizations in (Post)modern Society
    2. Organization of Work in Global Transition
    3. Factory: Industry in Post-Socialist Serbia
    Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
    Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
    2 1
    Methods of teaching Interactive lectures, presentations of empirical findings, discussion, presentations of papers.
    Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
    Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
    Activites during lectures 10 Test paper
    Practical lessons Oral examination 50
    Projects 20
    Colloquia 20
    Seminars
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