Sociology in Business 2600-BM-SIB
1. Sociology and Management Sciences
- Academic sociology vs. "hot" sociological knowledge
- Fundamentals of social sciences methodology
- Main streams of sociological thought
- Sociological imagination – the ability to link the impact of socio-cultural environment on management and organizations
2. Culture of Society
- Definition and elements of culture
- The impact of cultural changes on organizations and management
- The phenomenon of deviance exemplified by the pathology of organizational life
3. Stratification and Social Classes
- Criteria for class divisions
- Class division of Western societies and Polish society
- The impact of class membership on an individual's consumption decisions
- Social class, profession, and work ethic
4. Demography
- Demographic changes in the world and in Poland
- Fertility, generational replacement, natural growth, age pyramids
- Consequences of demographic changes for the labor market
5. Communities, Institutions, Organizations
- Communities and organizations as two forms of human groups
- The process of institutionalization
- Basics of the sociology of organizations
6. Sociology of Work
- Structure and development directions of the labor market
- Characteristics of the labor market (employment uncertainty, development of artificial intelligence AI)
- Discrimination in the workplace
- Work and social capital
7. Power, Politics, Mass Media
- The influence of the political environment on organizations and management
- The development of new means of mass communication (Internet and mobile technologies) and social transformations
- Manipulations in the mass media
8. Globalization and Postmodern Society
- Social consequences of globalization and the development of transnational corporations
- Americanization of culture
- Postmodern society (consumerism, individualization, culture of hedonism)
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Term 2025L:
1. Sociology and Management Sciences |
Course coordinators
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Type of course
Learning outcomes
Upon completing the course, the student:
Knowledge outcomes:
• correctly uses terminology related to basic sociological concepts (K_W01)
• identifies the role and significance of sociological factors for business activities (K_W02)
• highlights the importance of socio-cultural factors in human resource management (K_W02)
• discusses the relevance of socio-cultural factors in understanding consumer behavior in the market (K_W02)
• identifies processes and phenomena occurring in contemporary society that impact business operations and economic functioning (K_W05)
Skills outcomes:
• correctly interprets social processes and their impact on the functioning of organizations and the economy as a whole (K_U02).
• prepares a presentation that includes an analysis of social phenomena affecting business operations and economic functioning (K_U03).
• develops a project as part of a team focused on conducting social research (K_U05).
• independently develops a topic related to applying sociological knowledge to issues in business operations (K_U06).
Social competencies outcomes:
• critically analyzes social processes, such as cultural transformations, demographic changes, or social stratification, in terms of their impact on organizations (K_K01).
• supports initiatives promoting social integration, counteracting discrimination, and fostering policies of responsible management in the context of labor market development, technology, and the environment (K_K03).
• identifies the impact of social and cultural changes, such as demographic shifts, the development of artificial intelligence, or changes in the labor market structure, on professional ethics within organizations (K_K05).
Assessment criteria
final test, activity on the e-learning platform assessments, class participation, project and its presentation
1. The final grade depends on the total number of points obtained during the course:
• 50 – excellent (100%) – provided that at least 25 points are obtained from the final test
• 49-45 – very good (90-99%)
• 44-40 – good plus (80-89%)
• 39-35 – good (70-79%)
• 34-30 – satisfactory plus (60-69%)
• 29-25 – satisfactory (50-59%)
• 24 and less – unsatisfactory (0-49%)
Bibliography
Primary resources:
• Giddens A., Sutton P. (2021) Sociology. 9th Edition, Cambridge: Polity Press
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Term 2025L:
• Giddens A., Sutton P. (2021) Sociology. 9th Edition, Cambridge: Polity Press |
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