Sociology of Work (1 º Sem 2015/2016)

Introduction: the sociological perspective on work, employment and the enterprise.

Socioeconomic changes and trends
- The emergence of the informational/knowledge society and changes in the occupational structure;
- Globalization processes and the new division of labour;
- Flexibilization and changes in the employment relationship.

Technological and organizational restructuring in enterprises
- New models of production and work organization;
- New technologies: skill contents and labour force segmentation;
- Enterprises social responsability.

Industrial relations: new dynamics
- The diversity of industrial relations models;
- New forms of participation and bargaining processes.