SOC 352 Sociology of Organizations

3 Credit(s) DIII

Course analyzes the dynamics and characteristics of complex organizations (i.e., public and political structures, corporations, schools, hospitals, churches) and their impact upon individuals and society. The following topics are explored: Theories and history of organizations, organizational role behavior, formal and informal structure, class, power, motivation, control, bureaucracy, organizational success, pathology, and case studies. Prerequisite: SOC 110 or permission of Department Chairperson.