SOC 522 - Culture and Organizations Credits: 3

“Culture” is one of the most complex words in the English language, a term that is used frequently but rarely defined. And yet, what is signifies lies at the very heart of what makes us humans. In this class, we will investigate the origins, meanings, and importance of culture to the human experience. We will investigate the culture of modern societies, with specific attention given to the cultural foundations of the modern formal organization. Finally, we explore recent cultural transformations that impact the nature of organizing.