The aim:
1. Presentation of classical and contemporary theories in the field of sociology of organisations.

Acquired knowledge:
1. Students know classical and contemporary theories regarding sociology of organisations.
2. Students know classical and contemporary theories regarding bureaucracy.
3. Students know classical and contemporary theories regarding leadership and power in organisations.

Acquired skills:
1. Students identify social dimentions in and outside organisations.

Acquired social skills:
1. Students appreciate social dimentions in and outside organisations.

Course contents: 
1. Introduction to sociology of organisations.
2. Types of organisations: bureaucracy and public administration.
3. Leadership and authority in organisations.
4. Organisations and stereotypes. Conflicts in organisations.
5. Organisations and culture. Final test.

Recommended reading: 
1. Organisations: Structures, Processes and Outcomes, Tolbert P.S., Hall R.H., Routledge Taylor & Francis Group. 2016.
2. Introduction to leadership: concepts and practice, Northouse P.G., SAGE PUBLICATIONS. 2018.
3. Organizations and Organizing: Rational, Natural and Open Systems Perspectives, Scott, W. Rochard, Davis Gerald F., Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group. 2020.

Additional reading: 
1. Sociology of Organizations: Classic, Contemporary and Critical Readings, Handel M.J. (ed.), Sage Publications. 2009.