KCOE 4295 - A Sociological approach to leadership and management

This course offers a critical examination of “leadership” and “management” as socially constructed concepts rather than neutral and universal categories. Drawing on historical and sociological research from the United States and France, students will explore how these notions have been historically produced and socially legitimized. What are the social characteristics of what we perceive to be a “good manager” or an “effective leader”? How has management been historically constructed?

The course will combine empirical studies from the social sciences, with the students’ own professional experiences to interrogate these two notions.

This course is taught in English: a minimum C1 level in English is required to enrol.

6 courses of 2 hours.

30%: Engagement and participation during class. Required readings are done before class and students are able to discuss them in class.

70%: Final exam