SOC 3710 - Organizations, Institutions, Markets

Introduces the study of complex organizations within their institutional and market environments. Emphasis is placed on business and professional organizations, with some attention to government and nonprofit organizations as well. Examines organizational founding, decision-making, and boundary-setting; organizations’ internal structures and practices; inter-organizational relationships; and the impact of organizations on society. Prerequisites: Three credits in Sociology or permission of instructor.

Credits: 3