Sociology of Organizations

Course Code:

SOC 423

Semester:

Fall

Course Type:

Area Elective

P:

3

Lab:

0

Laboratuvar Saati:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

To study modern organizations from the sociological perspective; to analyze organizational structure, behavior and dynamics; to understand the economic and social functions of organizations and their transformation processes.

Course Content:

Classical Theories of Modern Organization; The Social Meaning and Significance of the Organization; Nature and Types of Organizations; Bureaucracy as a Formal Organization; The Rise of the Modern Firm; Types of Labor Control and Labor Process; The Firm and Society; Contemporary Theories of Work Organization; Organizational Culture; Gender and Organization; Organizational Conflict; Transformation of Organizations in the Contemporary Global Economy

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing, C: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes Upon the completion of this course a student:	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Will learn the cencepts and topics of organizational sociology; and develop the skill of thinking analytically on them.	3,4	1,2,3	A, C
2) Will have studied the fundamental social functions of organizations from the sociological perspective and the dynamics of organizations in light of organizational theories.	3,4,9	1,2,3	A,C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Syllabus Overview and Introduction to the Course
2	Classical Theories of Modern Organization
3	The Social Meaning and Significance of the Organization
4	Nature and Types of Organizations
5	1) Bureaucracy as a Formal Organization
6	The Rise of the Modern Firm
7	Types of Labor Control and Labor Process
8	The Firm and Society
9	ARA SINAV
10	Contemporary Theories of Work Organization
11	Organizational Culture
12	Gender and Organization
13	Organizational Conflict
14	Transformation of Organizations in the Contemporary Global Economy

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	Textbook Compiled by the Instructor Based on Several Sources
Additional Resources	- Godwyn, M. Ellen, J.H. Gittell (eds.). 2012. Sociology of Organizations: Structures and Relationships. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents
Assignments	Article Review
Exams	Mid-Term Exam; Final Exam

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Article Review	1	50
Mid-Term Exam	1	50
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		60
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To raise individuals who are proficient in research methods in social sciences, and competent in carrying out sociological research.	x
2	To raise individuals who develop an interdisciplinary perspective by way of taking courses not only in the field of sociology but also those offered by different faculty and departments.	x
3	To raise individuals who have a firm grasp of the main topics and issues of the society in Turkey.					x
4	To raise social scientists who are competent in “sociology of organizations and institutions”, one of the major areas of sociology.					x
5	To raise social scientists who are competent in “political sociology and social change”, one of the major areas of sociology.		x
6	To raise social scientists who are competent in “social inequalities/stratification”, one of the major areas of sociology.			X
7	To raise social scientists who are competent in “culture and society”, one of the major areas of sociology.			x
8	To raise social scientists who have a command of the history of and the theories in social sciences.		X
9	To raise individuals who have the skill of expressing themselves well, verbally and in writing, and who are knowledgeable in the main requirements of academic writing.		x
10	To raise individuals who are capable of developing projects in different parts of the world, working for international organizations.	x

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	3	45
Assignment	1	12	12
Mid-terms	1	8	8
Final examination	1	12	12
Total Work Load			117
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			4,68
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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