Sociology I · Topic
Organisation of Work
How work is organised in slave, feudal and industrial capitalist societies; formal and informal organisation of work.
84 UPSC Mains Sociology I questions on Organisation of Work that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2014–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Examine the impact of information technology on social organization of work in contemporary society.
20 marks · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2014–2024
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
How is skilling an important dimension of social mobility?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2025
Social MobilityClass, Status, Gender and Race
Distinguish between formal and informal work with suitable illustration.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2025
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Who are contract labour? What are the challenges they face?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2025
Labour and SocietyOrganisation of Work
How did the advance of capitalism revolutionize family as an institution?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2025
Family, Household and MarriageOrganisation of Work
Examine how Weber's characterization of capitalism is different from those of Marx.
15 marks · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Karl MarxMax Weber
Critically analyze Karl Marx's notion of 'alienation', in the context of present day capitalism.
15 marks · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Karl MarxLabour and Society
Enumerate the characteristics of 'informally organized work' in certain types of societies.
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2014–2020
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
How could one use the Marxist class struggle concept to understand the farm protests and crisis in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2025
Karl MarxProtest and Social Movements
Globalisation has disproportionately affected lower-paid workers. Validate your argument on the same.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2025
Labour and SocietyOrganisation of Work
Self-Help Group (SHG) as an informal organization from a sociological perspective.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Examine the functions and dysfunctions of 'informal sector' in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Evaluate the importance of the informal sector within the context of developing economies.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Critically analyze the impact of information technology on the social organization of work in the contemporary society.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2015–2023
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Write a short note on "Industrial conflicts and strikes".
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Labour and SocietyOrganisation of Work
"The informal sector serves as both a safety net and a trap in developing economies." Critically examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
How does the idea of alienation manifest in contemporary white-collar workspaces?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Karl MarxLabour and Society
Assess the claim that digital surveillance capitalism represents a new phase of commodification of social life.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Organisation of WorkScience, Technology and Social Change
Work in industrial and post-industrial society can be alienating for the work force. Comment.
15 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Labour and SocietyOrganisation of Work
Critically evaluate the 'impact of automation' on the workers in the industrial and post-industrial societies.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2019–2022
Labour and SocietyOrganisation of Work
Religion concerns itself with the beyond, whereas economy deals with the practical business of working, producing and consuming. Weber theory created a novel link between the two, critically discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021
Max WeberSociology of Religion
'Feminization of work has not led to gender equality'. Do you agree? Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Patriarchy and GenderLabour and Society
What do you mean by Social organization of work? Also discuss how it is changing in contemporary society and the implications for individuals and society.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Human Relation school of thought by Elton Mayo.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2024
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Examine the growth of the gig economy as a new form of informal work. What implications does it have for job security and labor rights?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Through Protestant ethics and spirit of capitalism, Weber stressed the influence of religious attitudes on economic ones. In light of this, how far do you think religion influence economic outcomes in contemporary times?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Max WeberReligion in Modern Society
The idea of division of labour was looked differently by Marx and Durkheim. Explain.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Emile DurkheimKarl Marx
What are informal organisations? Are NGOs informal organisations?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
"Alienation remains a relevant concept in understanding modern workplace dynamics." Comment with reference to digital workspaces.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Karl MarxLabour and Society
The work-force's engagement with work, in modern economies has shown a perceptible and dynamic shift in its nature and organization. Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society