The Social Dynamics of Strategy and Leadership

Catalog description

Reviews classical and current sociological theories of organizational strategy and leadership, with an emphasis on practical application. The course focuses on four major areas: (a) relative firm performance; (b) the nature of competition and market interaction; (c) the beginnings of industries and firms; and (d) the diffusion or transfer of ideas and practices across firms. Prerequisite: ORG 153 or SOC 153 .