This course will improve the students' ability to understand, discuss and develop research in organization theory. It will also sharpen the students' ability to build theory and to connect theory to empirical research. During the term we will focus on several interrelated topics, including identity, categorization, status, stigma, social ties, market entry and entrepreneurship . These topics will be considered across different levels of analysis and disciplinary boundaries and students will be encouraged to develop their own cross-boundary ideas.