SOC 171: Alternatives to Bureaucratic Organizations

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Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; term paper, 3 hours

Catalog page 447

Prerequisites: SOC 005 with a grade of “C-” or better or consent of instructor

Description: Examines organizational models that chal- lenge the alleged superiority of bureaucratic organi- zation. Topics range from cooperatives, professional partnerships, and worker-owned firms to the use of participative management, autonomous teams, and employee stock ownership in otherwise conventionally owned firms. Recommended for Business Administra- tion majors.

Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Year F W S Su Total
2016-17 40/100 40/100