SOAN 444 - Organizational Sociology

4 credits
Analyzes theory and research on formal organizations in contemporary societies. Examines sources and forms of power and authority, management ideologies, organizational cultures, bureaucratic structures and processes, organizational change, relationships between organizations and other aspects of social structure. Particular attention given to special characteristics of nonprofit organizations and alternatives to bureaucracy. Prerequisite(s): SOAN 204 or SOC 204, junior standing or above, and 8 credits of upper division sociology or instructor consent.
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless otherwise noted: SOC 444.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.