I. Introduction to Applied Sociology

In this chapter, we will take a look at the broad field of applied sociology in all of its forms.

II. Social Cohesion & Team Building

In this chapter, we will read about small groups and focus on work groups and work teams.

In this chapter, we approach conflict as natural and as socially beneficial as cohesion and look at resolving conflict via negotiation.

In this chapter, we look at one application of the sociology of organizations: strategic planning.

In this chapter, we look at assessment and evaluation, which apply basic statistics and research methods, rather than theoretical concepts.

In this chapter, we explore community, another central concept in sociology and close relative of cohesion but on a larger scale.

In this chapter, we look at probably the most common form of applied sociology.

In this chapter, we will work as individuals and in small groups to apply what we have learned in this course.