Checking date: 05/04/2024 17:36:17


Course: 2025/2026

Organizations Sociology
(17354)
Bachelor in Management of Information and Digital Contents (Study Plan 2017) (Plan: 376 - Estudio: 340)


Coordinating teacher: GARVIA SOTO, ROBERTO

Department assigned to the subject: Social Sciences Department

Type: Basic Core
ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

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Branch of knowledge: Social Sciences and Law



Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
It is preferable to have passed the degree's introductory courses. The student must have a minimum of knowledge of English.
Objectives
1. Basic knowledge of the sociology of organizations and types of organizations in contemporary society. 2. Introduction to the analysis of organizational behavior, according to its main variables. 3. Initiation in the identification of the main problems or pathologies of the organizations. 4. Understand the link between media and organizations, and their implications
Learning Outcomes
K1: Know the principles and values of democracy and sustainable development, in particular, respect for human rights and fundamental rights, gender equality and non-discrimination, the principles of universal accessibility and climate change. K2: Know basic humanistic contents, oral and written expression, following ethical principles and completing a multidisciplinary training profile. K3: Identify and analyze research methodologies and sources to develop academic work in the field of digital information management S1: Plan and organize teamwork by making correct decisions based on available information and gathering data in digital environments. S2: Use the information by interpreting relevant data, avoiding plagiarism, and in accordance with the academic and professional conventions of the area of study, being able to evaluate the reliability and quality of said information. S3: Apply digital information management principles in different organizational environments, ensuring effective communication of processes and results to stakeholders. C1: Know and be able to manage interpersonal skills on initiative, responsibility, conflict resolution, negotiation, among others, which are required in the professional field. C2: Be able to apply knowledge in a professional way in solving specific digital information management problems using the tools and techniques learned in the academic field C4: Capacity for continuous autonomous learning that facilitates adaptation to new situations and the updating of knowledge in the field of digital information.
Description of contents: programme
1. Introduction: Sociology of organizations. 2. Theories about organizations and the management of organizations: 2: 1 Organizations as rational systems, 2: 2 Organizations as social and human systems 2: 3 Organizations as open systems. Organizations in their environment. 3. The study of organizations: 3: 1 Types of Organizations 3: 2 The culture of organizations 3: 3 The structure of organizations 3: 4 Change in organizations. 3: 5 The organization of work and workers. 4. The Future of Complex Organizations (Globalization and Organizations) 5. Organizations and Media
Learning activities and methodology
The content of the subject will be taught through lectures and self-taught classes. Practical classes will be developed mainly in small group format. Throughout the course it is envisaged to use videos to exemplify some of the sociological aspects of organizations.
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination/test 60
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 40

Calendar of Continuous assessment


Extraordinary call: regulations
Basic Bibliography
  • Antonio de Lucas. Sociología de las Organizaciones. . McGraw Hill, . 2013
  • Charles Perrow. Sociología de las Organizaciones. McGraw Hill . 1990
  • Ignasi Brunet et al. . Sociología de las Organizaciones.. Universitas. 2011
  • Xavier Coller y Roberto Garvía. Análisis de Organizaciones. CIS. 2004
Recursos electrónicosElectronic Resources *
Additional Bibliography
  • Mary Godwyn, ed. Research Handbook on the Sociology of Organizations. Edward Elgar. 2022
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The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.