166-082 Work, Management & Globalisation

Usually two first year sociology subjects.

The subject provides a critical overview of the structure and organisation of work and of managerial practice in an era of globalisation, focusing on major contemporary issues such as the social organisation of work and of the workplace; managerial practices in the firm; and transformations in work-related organisations. We will investigate specific topics including the division of labour and social relations within the workplace; workplace restructuring; the emergence of new management techniques and employment practices; and the influence of globalisation and technology. The subject should equip students with the ability to assess critically central transformations in the areas of work and management. Students will have the opportunity to explore a topic of interest in empirically-based research papers, which may include a case study of a specific workplace or firm.

Two research papers of 2000 words each.

A subject reader will be available.