Macro Organizational Behavior Seminar

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This doctoral seminar is designed to provide you with an overview of major theoretical traditions in the field of macro-Organizational Behavior. We will examine the historical development of sociological theories of organizations and contemporary issues in macro organizational research. The readings are organized in a semi-chronological fashion - we start with older, established classics and move into more contemporary lines of work. This course heavily emphasizes reading and analysis of primary source material. Students will be expected to lead a discussion class as well as submit a final written research proposal due at the end of the semester. The goal will be to convert our consumption of scholarship into production of robust research.