Organisation and Working Life

This course offers an introduction to organization sociology. These theories will be discussed in light of empirical examples from private as well as public sector, with a particular emphasis on the current trends of development.

To introduce the students to organization sociology through presentations and discussions of central theories and approaches within the field.

4 hours of lectures every week throughout the semester. Two hours of group discussion every week with exercise supervision.


Compulsory activities: The student must hand in a compulsory term paper. The term paper has to be approved. Length of the term paper: Approximately 4500 words (12 pages).Term papers will only be approved during the fall semester.

Forms of assessment: One 5-hour written exam.