The teaching of Sociology of work and organizations intends to develop the skills to develop and apply the fundamental concepts of the reference theoretical framework of the sociological disciplines of work and organization and to analyze the interconnections with the other disciplines, which have as their object of study of labour, production organizations, human resources management and industrial relations.
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Part I. Sociology of Work and the Interpretation of Social Complexity
* Sociology of work as a discipline: origins, development, and major theoretical perspectives.
* Complexity, flexibility, and uncertainty in contemporary society.
* Globalization, economic transformations, and changes in labor markets.
* The decline of the Taylorist-Fordist paradigm and the rise of flexible capitalism.
* Crisis, risk, uncertainty, and new forms of social vulnerability.
* The contribution of sociology to understanding social complexity and contemporary challenges.
Part II. Rationality, Social Actor, and Organization
* The evolution of the concept of rationality in the social sciences.
* Introduction to the main theoretical perspectives:
* Formal and substantive rationality from Max Weber to Ralf Dahrendorf.
* Interpretations of rationality and social action from Talcott Parsons to Alfred Schütz.
* Rational choice theory: strengths and limitations.
* The emergence of postmodern society and the contributions of Zygmunt Bauman, Ulrich Beck, and Richard Sennett.
* Ethics, rationality, and competencies in twenty-first-century capitalism: the perspectives of Thomas Piketty, Martha Nussbaum, and Edgar Morin.
Part III. Work, Skills, and the Knowledge Society
* The strategic role of intangible capital in social and economic development.
* Education, skills, and innovation in the knowledge society.
* Transformations of work: from job-based to competency-based models.
* Lifelong and lifewide learning.
* Skills, employability, and human capital development.
* Ethics, competencies, and the enhancement of the person within contemporary organizations.
Part IV. Employment Relations, Representation, and Organizational Development
* The evolution of industrial relations systems in Italy.
* Trade unions, participation, and representation.
* Corporate welfare and the enhancement of human resources.
* Organizational innovation, sustainable development, and governance.
* Future challenges for work and organizations.
In-Depth Activities and Assignments
Assignment 1
Women's Employment in Italy
* Female participation in the labor market.
* Occupational segregation and the gender pay gap.
* Equal opportunity policies.
- Preparation of a short research report.
Assignment 2
Transformations of Work through Cinema
Sociological analysis of representations of work through the design and implementation of a film forum devoted to selected works by Ken Loach.
• COCOZZA A., L’Agire inatteso. Etica, razionalità, competenze, FrancoAngeli, Milano, 2020.
Programma
The Sociology of Work and Organizations course is structured into four main modules and includes two optional group assignments, from which students may choose one.Part I. Sociology of Work and the Interpretation of Social Complexity
* Sociology of work as a discipline: origins, development, and major theoretical perspectives.
* Complexity, flexibility, and uncertainty in contemporary society.
* Globalization, economic transformations, and changes in labor markets.
* The decline of the Taylorist-Fordist paradigm and the rise of flexible capitalism.
* Crisis, risk, uncertainty, and new forms of social vulnerability.
* The contribution of sociology to understanding social complexity and contemporary challenges.
Part II. Rationality, Social Actor, and Organization
* The evolution of the concept of rationality in the social sciences.
* Introduction to the main theoretical perspectives:
* Formal and substantive rationality from Max Weber to Ralf Dahrendorf.
* Interpretations of rationality and social action from Talcott Parsons to Alfred Schütz.
* Rational choice theory: strengths and limitations.
* The emergence of postmodern society and the contributions of Zygmunt Bauman, Ulrich Beck, and Richard Sennett.
* Ethics, rationality, and competencies in twenty-first-century capitalism: the perspectives of Thomas Piketty, Martha Nussbaum, and Edgar Morin.
Part III. Work, Skills, and the Knowledge Society
* The strategic role of intangible capital in social and economic development.
* Education, skills, and innovation in the knowledge society.
* Transformations of work: from job-based to competency-based models.
* Lifelong and lifewide learning.
* Skills, employability, and human capital development.
* Ethics, competencies, and the enhancement of the person within contemporary organizations.
Part IV. Employment Relations, Representation, and Organizational Development
* The evolution of industrial relations systems in Italy.
* Trade unions, participation, and representation.
* Corporate welfare and the enhancement of human resources.
* Organizational innovation, sustainable development, and governance.
* Future challenges for work and organizations.
In-Depth Activities and Assignments
Assignment 1
Women's Employment in Italy
* Female participation in the labor market.
* Occupational segregation and the gender pay gap.
* Equal opportunity policies.
- Preparation of a short research report.
Assignment 2
Transformations of Work through Cinema
Sociological analysis of representations of work through the design and implementation of a film forum devoted to selected works by Ken Loach.
Testi Adottati
• COCOZZA A., Comunicazione d’impresa e gestione delle risorse umane, FrancoAngeli, Milano, 2012. (Capitoli 1, 2, 5, 6)• COCOZZA A., L’Agire inatteso. Etica, razionalità, competenze, FrancoAngeli, Milano, 2020.
Modalità Frequenza
The course is delivered in person. Classes take place during the first semester, on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The syllabus for non-attending students is the same as that for attending students, with the exception of the classroom assignments and practical activities. Assessment methods for non-attending students are identical to those specified in the dedicated Assessment Methods section.Modalità Valutazione
Student learning is assessed through a final oral examination, aimed at evaluating mastery of the theoretical contents of the course, the ability to critically analyze work and organizational phenomena, and the competence to interpret the transformations affecting work and organizations in contemporary societies. During the oral examination, students are expected to demonstrate: * knowledge of the fundamental concepts and theories of the sociology of work and organizations; * understanding of the transformations of work and organizations in contemporary societies; * the ability to critically analyze issues related to labor markets, skills development, industrial relations, and processes of organizational innovation; * the ability to connect theoretical perspectives with empirical cases and contemporary social phenomena; * clarity of presentation and appropriate use of disciplinary terminology; * independent judgment and the ability to develop coherent, critical, and well-founded arguments. For attending students, the oral examination also includes the presentation and discussion of the assignments and activities carried out during the course. Assessment will take into account the level of knowledge acquired, the ability to critically analyze and connect theoretical frameworks with empirical evidence, the accuracy and appropriateness of disciplinary language, and the degree of independent and critical reasoning demonstrated during the examination.