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Complex Organizations (SOC 390)

Session: 2010-2011 Term II

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.