SOC 3138 (3064) - Sociology of Complex Organizations

Institution:

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

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Description:

3 hours; 3 credits This course is a survey of various theoretical perspectives on formal organizations and an application of these perspectives to specific organizational types. These include classic theo - retical perspectives on bureaucracy as well as more recent develop ments, including organizational ecology theory and neo-institutionalism. In addition to studying large formal organizations, the course will focus on entrepreneurial and collective organizations and review recent work on social networks. Prerequisites: SOC 1005 or ANT 1001, and ENG 2100.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.baruch.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(646) 312-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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