Qualitative organisational research. A case of Institute of Sociology at University of Warsaw 3502-FAKL61-LIC

During this workshop students will get to know basic concepts from sociology of organization and they will learn, how to conduct qualitative research. Using the Institute of Sociology as a place, where the fieldwork will be conducted, we will practice qualitative research techniques (observation, interview, desk research). We will also address questions about structure of organization, power in organization, organizational culture, communication, formal and informal rules. In order to do so, we will seek for events, processes or themes that will allow us to get insight into organisational life: such as unsuccessful attempt to install monitoring or rules on plagiarism and staff and student practices.

Type of course

elective courses

Prerequisites (description)

Basic knowledge of qualitative research methodology. Level of English sufficient to read scientific articles. In case of too many applicants, students will be required to justify their interest in a course during an interview or in a form of a cover letter.

Learning outcomes

K_W20 Knows how to plan and carry out a simple qualitative study
K_W26 Has rudimentary knowledge about the functioning and management of various types of organizations
K_U01 Can record and observe social phenomena in a methodologically correct way
K_U12 Can plan and carry out a social study using basic qualitative research methods and techniques
K_K07 Can critically assess sources
K_K13 Respects dignity of persons participating in a study (respondents, informers, interviewees and other participants)

Assessment criteria

Obligatory attendance (student can be absent only twice).
The final grade is based on student’s activity during class (40% of the grade) and performing research tasks (60%).

Bibliography

Selected references:
Hatch, Mary Jo (2002), Teoria organizacji, przekł. Paweł Łuków ; Fundacja Edukacyjna Przedsiębiorczości, Warszawa : Wydaw. Naukowe PWN.
Jemielniak Dariusz (red.) (2012) Badania jakościowe, t. 1 i t.2, Warszawa : Wydaw. Naukowe PWN.
Kostera Monika (2003), Antropologia organizacji, Warszawa : Wydaw. Naukowe PWN.
Morgan Gareth (1997), Obrazy organizacji, Warszawa: Wydaw. Naukowe PWN.
Robbins Stephen P., Judge Timothy A. (2011) Zachowania w organizacji, przeł. Ehrlich Andrzej, Warszawa: PWE Polskie Wydawnictwo Ekonomiczne.

Additional information

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