In the textbook in a simple and accessible, but at the same time in a fairly complete and systematic form, the main problems of the sociology of organizations are considered: the essence, characteristics, structure, functioning and typology of social organizations. A separate section is devoted to organizational culture. The features of conflict situations in organizations are analyzed in detail and the ways of their prevention and resolution are shown. Features of the activities of organizations in modern conditions are revealed. The main purpose of the textbook is to form a sociological vision of the surrounding reality in students , learn to analyze and give a competent assessment of complex phenomena and processes , in the social organizations, [CM to properly navigate in them and make responsible decisions.......... [ ) The tutorial contains questions for repetition and assignments, as well as training tests that will help students to consolidate the material they have studied . [DT At the end of the manual is a list of recommended literature. The manual was prepared by teachers of the Department of Sociology, Political Relations and Law of KuzSTU.