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Sociological Perspectives on Organization and Leadership

This master’s level course aims to introduce advanced students to a range of sociological theories, concepts and empirical studies in the fields of organizations, leadership and labor markets.

For students in the Master’s Programme in Personnel, Work and Organization studying full time, this course takes place in their first term; for part-time students, it is scheduled for their third term. The course is also open to other interested students.

After completing the course, the student is expected to be able to explain the differences between various organizational, leadership and interaction theories, and relate them to each other. They should also be able to critically analyze different organisational, leadership and interaction theories from a sociological perspective. Additionally, the student is expected to be able to understand, explain and analyze contemporary workplace and labor market phenomena using the theories covered in the course.


Teaching Format

The course is structured around lectures. Each lecture is followed by a seminar, aimed at using theoretical knowledge to better understand organizations in practice.

Assessment

The course is examined through a written home exam, in which questions are answered in essay form, as well as through written assignments during the course, and through attendance and active participation in seminars.

Examiner

The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.


Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.


Course reports are displayed for the three most recent course instances.








Questions about master's studies

For questions about the master’s programmes in Demography and Sociology or our master’s courses, such as admissions, registrations, study breaks and transfer of credits, you are welcome to contact the master's assistant directors.

Anna Borén, Anna Carin Haag

master@sociology.su.se

Study counsellor

For guidance on study techniques, academic planning, grade transfers, certificates, and more.

If you run into problems with your studies, you are welcome to contact the counsellor, who works under a duty of confidentiality.

You can also book a meeting with the counsellor if you need long-term study and career planning.

Maria Lind

studievagledare@sociology.su.se
08163190