Title of Article: Industrial Sociology: A Contemporary and Conceptual Approach.
Lagos
Author(s): Imhonopi, D. and Urim, U. M.
Outlet: Town and Gown Foundation
Date: 2013
Abstract: The monograph on Industrial Sociology: A Contemporary and Conceptual Approach
delves into issues that are critical to the understanding of the subject. Topics treated include an Overview of Industrial Sociology as a field, Historical Outline of Industrial Development in Nigeria, Relationship between Industry and Social Structure, Selected Theoretical Approaches in Explaining Industrial Development, Work Environment and Workplace Behaviour, Organisation, Cross-Cultural Analysis of Industrialisation and Organisation of Relationships within Industrial Social Groups, Globalisation and Industrial Development in Nigeria, The Role of Technology in Industrial Organisation and The Future of Industry and Industrial Sociology in Nigeria. Industrial sociology as a subject will continue to be relevant in order to proffer solutions to the numerous challenges at work. Industrial sociologists and students must stay current and observant of changes taking place in industry. By so doing, they will be in a pole position to advance theories, suggestions, conduct relevant academic and social research that will go a long way in supporting industry in this age of constant change.