Sökning: "sociology of quantification"

Hittade 3 avhandlingar innehållade orden sociology of quantification.

  1. 1. The World-Class Ordination : A Field Theory Approach to the Study of Global University Rankings

    Författare :Pablo Antonio Lillo Cea; Mikael Börjesson; Emil Bertilsson; Yves Gingras; Uppsala universitet; []
    Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; sociology of education; globalisation; field theory; universities; higher education; rankings; Utbildningssociologi; Sociology of Education;

    Sammanfattning : Using Pierre Bourdieu’s field theory, this thesis explores the idea of a “world-class university” by analysing the narratives and dynamics that shape this classification in the context of global university rankings. It uses a combination of methods, including historical studies, bibliometrics, multiple correspondence analysis, and social network analysis to examine the socio-historical factors determining world-class status in higher education. LÄS MER

  3. 2. Mätning och motstånd : Sifferstyrning i socialtjänstens vardag

    Författare :Teres Hjärpe; Professioner och organisering; []
    Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Governance; sociology of quantification; metric cultures; social services; social workers; governing by numbers; resistance by numbers;

    Sammanfattning : In the name of transparency and accountability, numbers and statistics have gained importance as indicators of quality, effectiveness and efficiency of welfare services such as social work. It has been argued that the requirements to formalise how and on what grounds decisions are made have undermined the professional autonomy and discretion of social workers. LÄS MER

  4. 3. Performing Numbers : An Ethnography of Numbers in Everyday Organisational Life

    Författare :Johan Jönsson; Företagsekonomiska institutionen; []
    Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Numbers; Ethnography; Performativity; Reactivity; Dramaturgy; Healthcare;

    Sammanfattning : This thesis presents a study of the interplay between what numbers do and what people do with numbers in everyday organisational life. Couched in an ethnographic perspective, the study draws on rich empirical material crafted from participant observations conducted at a Scandinavian hospital. LÄS MER