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About the Course

In this introductory, self-paced course, you will learn multiple theories of organizational behavior and apply them to actual cases of organizational change. Organizations are groups whose members coordinate their behaviors in order to accomplish a shared goal. They can be found nearly everywhere in today’s society: universities, start-ups, classrooms, hospitals, non-profits, government bureaus, corporations, restaurants, grocery stores, and professional associations are some of many examples of organizations. Organizations are as varied and complex as they are ubiquitous: they differ in size and internal structure; they can entail a multiplicity of goals and tasks (some of which are planned and others unplanned!); they are made up of individuals whose goals and motivations may differ from those of the group; and they must interact with other organizations and deal with environmental constraints in order to be successful. This complexity frequently results in a myriad of problems for organizational participants and the organization’s survival. In this course, we will use organizational theories to systematically analyze how an organization operates and can best be managed. Organizational theories highlight certain features of an organization’s structure and environment, as well as its processes of negotiation, production, and change. Each provides a lens for interpreting novel organizational situations and developing a sense for how individual and group behaviors are organized. Theories are valuable for the analyst and manager because most organizational problems are unique to the circumstances and cannot be solved by simple rules of thumb. Armed with a toolset of organizational theories, you will be able to systematically identify important features of an organization and the events transforming it; choose a theoretical framework most applicable to the observed mode of organizing; and use that theory to determine which actions will best redirect the organization in desired directions. In sum, the course has three goals: to become familiar with a series of real-world organizational phenomena; to learn different theoretical perspectives that can elucidate these phenomena; and to apply these different ways of “seeing” and managing organizations to cases. In such a fashion, the course is designed to actively bridge theory and practice, exposing students to a variety of conceptual tools and ways to negotiate novel situations....

Top reviews

AA

Apr 30, 2020

This course provides in-depth analyses of a host of organizational theories and their application in real life. The dissection of each case and the applicability of the theories are really insightful.

MK

Mar 22, 2024

This course expanded my thought process beyond organizational change. Organizational creation and stability are now included in my engagement model. Thank you Professor McFarland, team and partners.

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By Capitan A

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Nov 21, 2024

Me ha parecido muy interesante

By ARITRA M

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Aug 21, 2020

Learnt a lot from the course.

By Eleonora J R

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Apr 12, 2019

Incredibly good and complete!

By Ramil N

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Jan 6, 2021

It was an interesting course

By P P

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Jul 9, 2022

It was amazing! That's it!

By Gioconda F

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Jun 25, 2024

IT WAS HARD, BUT WORTH IT

By Kamal T

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Jan 27, 2024

A Prestigious Certificate

By mbachu c

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Mar 23, 2022

VERY EDUCATING. THANK YOU

By Shailesh D

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Aug 15, 2021

good learning experience!

By Melody R

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Mar 3, 2019

AWESOME COURSE! LOVED IT!

By Evi I

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Nov 18, 2017

This is very good course.

By Dineo P

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Feb 9, 2025

amazing and very helpful

By Gabriel H L M

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Jul 2, 2020

Its an amazing course!!!

By BENJAMIN D

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Feb 6, 2024

Professor was very good

By Dr M V

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Mar 28, 2022

very informative course

By Ibteisam M

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Jul 3, 2017

REALLY ,I LEARENED ALOT

By Ravikumar R

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Oct 21, 2024

Excellent presentation

By कमल क

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Dec 28, 2023

great learning program

By Sultan M A

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Jul 24, 2023

good course and useful

By A B

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Aug 21, 2024

It was great course !

By Rashad S

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Apr 16, 2024

life changing course!

By Avaz M

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Sep 9, 2022

An excellent course.

By R A

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Jul 27, 2021

EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE

By MD. A A

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Feb 10, 2018

great course indeed.

By Milad J

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Sep 16, 2017

very helpful course