Description
An exploration of the structural and functional characteristics of formal organizations such as corporations, government agencies, schools, etc. Special attention will be given to such topics as: theories of management from Taylor to Theory Z; the relations between the internal structure of organizations and the different forms of social stratification throughout American society, i.e., class, racial, ethnic and gender stratification systems; and the new forms of management strategy in the global economy. Prerequisites: SOC 110 and junior status. Note: Same as BA 390.