Technology sociology investigates the ways in which technologies shape and are shaped by organizational processes and practices, including issues related to innovation, diffusion, and resistance.
Organizational culture: The set of shared values, beliefs, and practices that shape the behavior of individuals within an organization.
Power and authority: The distribution of authority and decision-making powers within organizations, and the dynamics of power relationships between different actors.
Bureaucracy: The formalized structures and procedures for managing organizations, including the division of labor, hierarchical structures, and standardized procedures.
Technology and innovation: The impact of technological change on organizational structures, work practices, and social relationships both within and outside of organizations.
Work and employment: The changing nature of work and employment relationships, including the rise of the gig economy, precarious work, and changes in working conditions.
Globalization: The impact of globalization on the organization of work and economic activity, including the rise of transnational corporations and cross-border flows of goods, capital, and labor.
Social networks: The role of social networks in shaping organizational behavior, communication, and decision-making processes.
Gender and diversity: The impact of gender and diversity on organizational processes, including issues of recruitment, promotion, and workplace culture.
Organizational change: The dynamics of organizational change, including the factors that facilitate or impede change, and the role of management in implementing and managing change.
Conflict and cooperation: The dynamics of conflict and cooperation within and between organizations, including the role of negotiation, power, and trust in shaping these processes.
Information Technology (IT) Sociology: Focuses on the relationship between information technology and society, including the impact of IT on work, social structures, and communication.
Digital Sociology: Focuses on the study of digital technologies and their impact on social relationships, identity, and cultural practices.
Science and Technology Studies (STS): Examines the social and cultural dimensions of science and technology, including issues related to scientific expertise, technology development, and public policy.
Communication and Media Sociology: Examines the role of communication and media technologies in shaping social behavior and relationships, including the impact of social media on social and political movements.
Sociology of Innovation: Examines the social and cultural factors that impact the development and diffusion of technological innovations, including factors such as culture, politics, and economics.
Sociology of Work and Organizations: Focuses on the impact of technology on the organization of work and the workplace, including issues related to automation, skills, and labor relations.
Sociology of Technology and Environment: Examines the relationship between technology and the environment, including issues such as climate change, energy use, and sustainability.
Sociology of Consumption: Examines the social and cultural factors that influence consumer behavior and the adoption of new technologies.
Sociology of Health and Technology: Focuses on the impact of technology on healthcare systems and practices, including issues such as e-health, telemedicine, and medical informatics.
Urban Sociology: Examines the relationship between technology and urbanization, including the impact of technologies on urban planning, transportation, and communication.