- Docente: Cristina Dallara
- Credits: 10
- SSD: GSPS-02/A
- Language: Italian
- Moduli: Cristina Dallara (Modulo 1) Alice Lacchei (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 1); In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Bologna
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Corso:
First cycle degree programme (L) in
Political, Social and International Sciences (cod. 8853)
Also valid for First cycle degree programme (L) in International Development and Cooperation (cod. 8890)
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from Sep 15, 2026 to Dec 18, 2026
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from Sep 15, 2026 to Dec 18, 2026
Learning outcomes
The course is organized into two distinct sections. One section consists of lectures and aims to introduce students to the basic conceptual and theoretical tools. This part of the course focuses on the following topics and authors: the definition of the concept of organization; Taylorism and the scientific organization of work; the Human Relations School; Barnard; Weber; Merton; Gouldner; Crozier; Selznick; organizational structures; organizational culture; incidents and deviance in organizations.
Another section, organized in a seminar format, is aimed at applying and deepening students’ knowledge. This part of the course will offer targeted learning experiences based on seven case studies, which will be presentedand discussed in class, encouraging student participation. The breakdown into lectures and seminars is specified in the syllabus to follow and will be explained in detail during the first few classes.
Students are required to come to class having already read the assigned material; in the case of seminars, active participation will be required, including the application of knowledge gained from individual readings to conduct in-depth thematic analyses or case studies.
Course contents
The course is organized into two distinct sections. One section consists of lectures and aims to introduce students to the basic conceptual and theoretical tools. This part of the course focuses on the following topics and authors: the definition of the concept of organization; Taylorism and the scientific organization of work; the Human Relations School; Barnard; Weber; Merton; Gouldner; Crozier; Selznick; organizational structures; organizational culture; incidents and deviance in organizations.
Another section, organized in a seminar format, is aimed at applying and deepening students’ knowledge. This part of the course will offer targeted learning experiences based on seven case studies, which will be presentedand discussed in class, encouraging student participation. The breakdown into lectures and seminars is specified in the syllabus to follow and will be explained in detail during the first few classes.
Students are required to come to class having already read the assigned material; in the case of seminars, active participation will be required, including the application of knowledge gained from individual readings to conduct in-depth thematic analyses or case studies.
Readings/Bibliography
See the readings list in the Italian version
Teaching methods
Teaching Methods
The course combines lectures with seminars, supported by teaching tools such as slides, quizzes, and videos to enhance content delivery and guide classroom discussion. The course also includes the analysis and discussion of case studies with industry experts. Attendance at classes is strongly recommended. Lecture slides and additional course materials (case studies and exercises) will be uploaded to Virtuale.
Office hours
See the website of Cristina Dallara
See the website of Alice Lacchei