Sociology
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SOS427

Course Name:

Organizational Sociology

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. ESRA KÖTEN

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

This course aims to explain the basic concepts related to the organization, the effect of the industrial revolution on organization

Course Content:

This course provides a sociological perspective on institutions and organizations. Topics covered within this class are (but not limited to): the characteristics of organizations; the uses of power by organizations; the effectiveness of organizations; and the impact of organizations on societal change. This course will give you a perspective on how people operate in institutions and organizations with an emphasis on the world of employment and work.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Explain the historical background of sociology of organizations.
2) Define different theories in the sociology of organizations.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Discuss the different forms of organizations with their sociological dimensions.
Learning Competence
1) Analyze recent approaches in organizational sociology.
Field Specific Competence
1) Explain organizational transformations.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	• Curriculum description • To explain the Sociology of Organization • Creating a lesson plan • Defining the course criteria	To evaluate syllabus
2)	• Describe the origins of organizational theories • Describe the views of organizational theorists • To analyze management theory • Identify management principles • Evaluate organizational theories	• Smith, Adam. Ulusların Zenginliği. İstanbul: İs Bankası Kültür Yayınları • Emile, Durkheim. Toplumsal İşbölümü. İstanbul: Cem yayınları • Hobsbawn, Eric. İmparatorluk Çağı. Ankara: Dost yayınları • Zincirkıran. Memet. “Örgüt ve Yönetim Kuramları”. Örgüt Sosyolojisi. Bursa: Dora yayınları. 2012 • Weber, Max. Sosyoloji Yazıları. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları. (çev. Taha parla) • Taylor, Frederick. Bilimsel Yönetimin İlkeleri. İstanbul: Adres Yayınları
3)	• Defining the concept of Fordism • To explain theories about Fordism • Analyzing critiques of Fordism • To evaluate postmodern status • Explain post-modern criticism	Harvey, David. “Fordizm.” Postmodernliğin Durumu. İstanbul: Metis Yayınları Film. “Modern zamanlar” Charlie Chaplin. 1936. ABD
4)	• To define the concept of Post Fordism • To explain the post-Fordist theories • Discussing the criticism of post-Fordism • Evaluate flexible specialization • Discuss the model changes	Eraydın, A. “Türkiye'de Üretim Yapısının Dönüşümü ve Esnek Üretim Örgütlenmesi ile Yeni İstihdam biçimlerinin Ortaya Çıkışı”, Bilanço 1923-1998: “Türkiye Cumhuriyetinin 75 Yılına Toplu Bakış” Uluslararası Kongresi; C:II, Ankara.Tarih Vakfı Yayınları, 1999 Featherstone. M. Post-Modernizm ve Tüketim Kültürü. İstanbul. Ayrınt, 1999
5)	• Explain the supervisory theories in the sociology of organization • To define the rules of oversight in the sociology of organization • Analyze surveillance and audit reviews • Discuss new surveillance technologies • Evaluating the models of bio power	• Bauman, Zygmunt. Akışkan Gözetim. İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları. • Foucault, M. (2003). İktidarın gözü (Çev. I. Ergüden ve O. Akınhay). İstanbul: Ayrıntı. • Tartanoğlu, Ş. Örgütlerde Denetleme ve Gözetim. Örgüt Sosyolojisi. Bursa Dora Yayınları
6)	Explain motivational theories in organizations To define the methodology of motivation To discuss motivational theories in different periods To analyze critical view of motivation theories	• Giddens. A. Modernite ve Bireysel Kimilk- Geç Modern Çağda Benlik ve Toplum: İstanbul: Say Yayınları. 2010 • Keser, Aşkın. Örgütlerde Motivasyon. Örgüt Sosyolojisi. Bursa: Dora Yayınları. 2012
7)	• Describe the causes of intimidation in organizations • Define tactics used in intimidation in organizations • Analyzing the effects of intimidation • intimidation cases and to discuss developments in Turkey	Yücetürk, Elif. “Örgütlerde Yıldırma” Örgüt Sosyolojisi. Bursa: Dora Yayınları. 2012 Deniz, Derya. İşyerinde Yıldırma: Mobbing. İstanbul. Fam Yayınları. 2012
8)	• Explain the effect of groups on the individual within the organization • Explain the importance of groups for the organization • Describe the functions of groups in the organization. • Discuss the importance of groups within the system	Bulut, I. Polat G. Örgütlerde Gruplar. Örgüt Sosyolojisi. Bursa: Dora Yayıncılık, 2012
9)	Midterm	Midterm
10)	• Identify the layers of organizational culture • To explain the elements of organizational culture • To analyze the basic two organizational culture • To emphasize the importance of organizational culture in business management • Discussing organizational culture within the framework of critical theory	Zincirkıran. Memet, Örgüt Sosyolojisi. Bursa: Dora Yayınları. 2012
11)	• Identify the forms of discrimination in organizations • To explain gender discrimination in organizations • To analyze ethnicity discrimination in organizations • Discuss the relationship between different forms of discrimination in organizations	Bora, Aksu. Kadınların Sınıfı. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 2014 Öner, Aysun. Beyaz yakalı Eşcinseller. İşyerinde Cinsel Yönelim Ayrımcılığı. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 2015
12)	• To explain the reasons of conflict in organizations • Identify the types of conflict in organizations • To analyze conflict management in organizations • Evaluate the theory of communicative action	Habermas, J. İletişimsel Eylem Kuramı: İstanbul: Kabalcı, 2001 Joseph P. Folg Er , Marshall Scott Pool E , Randall K. Stutman Çatışma Yönetimi - Working Throught Conflict. Istanbul: Nobel. 2013
13)	• To discuss the relationship between new life practices and organization • To evaluate the effects of daily life practices on the organization • To explain the relationship between organization understanding and social relations	Student group discussion
14)	• Explain the impact of changing technology on organizations • Relate organizational structure and technological changes • To explain new models created by technology in organizations • Evaluating the relations between organizations and technolgy	Discussion of the topics covered in the course

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Zincirkıran. Memet, Örgüt Sosyolojisi. Bursa: Dora Yayınları. 2012
References:	Hasan Tutar. Örgüt ve Yönetim Sosyolojisi. Detay Yayıncılık. 2016

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Gains the ability to interpret social developments with the theoretical knowledge that is acquired and a critical perspective.
2) Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work.
3) Has the ability to observe social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement while conducting research in the field.
4) Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level.
5) Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy.
6) Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.
7) Can make explanations to expert or non-expert audiences about their field or social issues, inform them and convey their thoughts, problems and solutions clearly in written and oral form.
8) Adopts various internship programs and applied studies.
9) Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector.
10) Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Gains the ability to interpret social developments with the theoretical knowledge that is acquired and a critical perspective.	5
2)	Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work.	5
3)	Has the ability to observe social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement while conducting research in the field.
4)	Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level.
5)	Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy.
6)	Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.
7)	Can make explanations to expert or non-expert audiences about their field or social issues, inform them and convey their thoughts, problems and solutions clearly in written and oral form.
8)	Adopts various internship programs and applied studies.
9)	Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector.
10)	Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Reading
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	15	30
Presentations / Seminar	1	1
Project	2	6
Homework Assignments	1	20
Midterms	1	3
Paper Submission	1	20
Final	2	23
Total Workload		145