KVSOOR Sociology of Organisation and Bureaucracy

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Autumn 2001
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Laura Fónadová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. JUDr. Ivan Malý, CSc.
Department of Public Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Jana Fuksová
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Sociology of Organisation and Bureaucracy (DSSR) The course surveys the main trends in the development of theory of organisation in the 20th century. Its interdisciplinary character strengthens the links between the individual subjects as economic life penetrates nearly all spheres of the life of society. The course involves the use of knowledge gained in the related courses as follows: Psychology for Economists, Sociology of Economic Life, Introduction to Applied Philosophy, Business Ethics and Management. There is a focus on the study of groups within an organisation, influence of groups and the organisational structure on an individual's behaviour in an organisation, models of cooperative relations, conflicts and bureaucracy. The phenomenon of bureaucracy or bureaucratisation process, closely linked to the modern society, provides an exceptionally rich background for an analysis of human activities in a modern society. The goal of the course is to manifest the mastering of theoretical knowledge from the subject Sociology of Economic Life and the related courses and its application in decision making, management and leadership. Part of the goal is also being able to develop sociological knowledge creatively in changing conditions of business environment and apply it on various organisational levels. Large emphasis is placed on the practical application of theoretical knowledge in managerial work. The course is completed by a seminar essay. Examination: oral.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: in blocks.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 16 hodin.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008.
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