Organizations and Collective Action

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Overview

Subject area

SOC

Catalog Number

31717

Course Title

Organizations and Collective Action

Department(s)

Description

This introduction to the sociological study of organizations focuses on understanding how organizing practices impact organizations' members and society. Issues covered include: Why are organizations created? How do decisions get made? How do members and environments influence organizations' development? Students undertake research and apply theories to explain observed organizations' activities.

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Academic Progress Units

4

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

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Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule