Narrative analysis in sociology: possibilities of practical use

According to the analysis of wide interdisciplinary theory and practice of narrative the position of this concept in the qualitative sociological approach on the empirical level of analysis was determined.

Specific investigation of work motivation of the enterprises personnel in modern Russia

The thesis deals with work motivation of the enterprises personnel in modern Russia with specific aspects of investigation of the motivation aimed at systematic influencing it.

Mediation as an alternative dispute resolution technique in corporative conflicts

The adequacy of using the mediation in resolution of corporative conflicts was confirmed at the example of the self regulation organozations.

Social diagnostics as a management tool for the socially responsible television (study of the TV programming for children)

The thesis examines the social responsibility of modern television as the most influential media. This work proves that the socially oriented management of the communication processes within the eco-anthropocentric paradigm conforms to the main goals of the socially responsible media. It also substantiates the use of the social diagnostic technologies (developed as a part of the semisociopsychological concept) for the management of the socially responsible television today. The specifics of understanding and interpretation of the television programs for the children have been examined. The empirical research employing goaloriented analysis has been conducted. The necessity of the construction of modern communicative environment for the development of the children's communication skills has been demonstrated. The research offers recommendations to the television networks for the management of the socially responsible modern Russian television programming.

Сolor test of relations in sociological research of children: methodological study and application features

The thesis examines the peculiarities of color test methodology in sociological research of children. The specificity of children as a group of respondents has been defined in this study and the analysis of the methods used in sociological studies of children has been carried out. The thesis substantiates the use of these techniques in practice and the main problems arising in this area before the sociologists. Also the cognitive capabilities and the peculiarities of the application of projective techniques in the sociology of childhood have been analyzed. The peculiarities of the use of color test of relations created by E.F. Bazhin and A.M. Etkind in sociological studies of children have been examined. Based on a theoretical analysis and empirical research the hypothesis of a high efficiency of the color test for the study of social attitudes, norms and values of preschool and early school age has been confirmed.

Organizational culture of international organization: ethnometric approach to the study (the case of the American non-profit foundation in Russia)

The thesis is devoted to the study of salient features of formation of organizational culture in international organization. In the context of this work organizational culture is examined as a symbolic tool that individuals consciously or unconsciously use to organize their own activities; the features of crosscultural management in modern organizations are examined, as well as factors that influence on the formation of the organizational culture of an international organization. The cognitive possibilities of ethnometrical approach in the study of organizational culture are considered. The features of using G.Hofstede’s method of empirical sociological research, including qualitative case studies of organizational culture of the international organization were also analyzed. Based on a theoretical analysis and conducted empirical research the conclusion of the impact of national cultural factors on the formation of organizational culture in an international organization has been made.

Discourse Analysis in Sociology: Theoretical Foundations and Prospects of Use in Multimodal Studies

The thesis deals with discourse-analysis as theoretical and methodological approach to the analysis of multimodal texts in the sociological research. The paper presents theoretical and methodological foundations of multimodal studies in sociology, as well as the concept of representative culture which finds its’ embodiment in multimodal texts. It also analyzes basic theories of representation. The author substantiates relevance of discourse-analysis for study of multimodal texts in sociology, systematizes main approaches to multimodal discourse analysis, and features research strategies. The thesis analyzes capabilities and limitations of multimodal discourse analysis, showing the main prospects of its’ use in sociological research, given the peculiarities of multimodal discourse analysis identified through own empirical research.

Expert estimation of the solution of cognitive tasks knowledge societies: theoretical and methodological principles

Dissertation research is devoted to the analysis of specifics of application of a method of expert estimation in the societies, the neopredelennostny systems which were characterized by existence. In the real work the main methodological features of a method of expert estimation from a position of the one who should be understood as «expert» were considered. The main approaches to definition of the categories «expert» and «expert assessment» with use of the principles of three methodologies are analysed: classical, nonclassical and post-nonclassical. The analysis of was given that the method of expert estimation can become one of the most effective methods when overcoming of «cognitive failures by which modern society of knowledge is characterized. Also the main forms of manifestation of cognitive failures were considered. On the basis of the carried-out theoretical analysis and the conducted empirical research the hypothesis of efficiency of application of a method of expert estimation for the solution of questions (cognitive failures) which arise in modern society of knowledge is confirmed.

Determinants of Russian Physicians’ Organizational Behavior: Features of Formation and Modification

The thesis is devoted to the analysis of organizational behavior (OB) of physicians as a professional group. There are theoretical and methodological foundations of exploration of the physicians as a professional group within the paper. Organizational behavior concepts are considered as а relevant strategy for researching of the physicians. The author displays the social determinants system, which define the physicians’ organizational behavior. The research of the physicians as a professional group is carried out with an accent on the determinants of group and organizational levels. Also, the state health care system reform is treated as a significant determinant of organizational behavior on the external level. As a result of research the author gets the empirical evidence of OB determinants’ impact on formation and modification of the professional conduct of the physicians.

Ethnic Stereotypes: Basic Methodological Approaches to Study and Features of Psyсhosemantic Methods Application

Dissertation research is devoted to the analysis of features and prospects of psychosemantic methods in the ethnic stereotypes study. The main theoretical approaches to the definition of "stereotyping", "ethnic stereotype" were considered. Possibilities of psychosemantic methods applying in the empirical study of ethnic stereotypes are analyzed. Effectiveness of individual psychosemantic field construction for applying psychosemantic methods dor ethnic stereotypes study on the basis of carried-out empirical studies is considered. The thesis focuses on semantic differential and multiple identifications methods.