Critical Perspectives on Management
Explore modern management practices and their impact on firms and society in this thought-provoking course.
Explore modern management practices and their impact on firms and society in this thought-provoking course.
Gain a fresh perspective on management theory and practice with this comprehensive course. Designed for students of all backgrounds, it examines the forces shaping modern management, governance of firms, and the outcomes for both businesses and society. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the course challenges conventional thinking about management strategies and priorities. Explore topics such as the function of firms, incentive structures, narrative influences on decision-making, and how market relationships define managerial culture. Ideal for aspiring managers and those interested in critically examining the role of management in today's business world.
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What you'll learn
Understand the function and evolution of firms in historical context
Analyze the agency dilemma and its impact on organizational structure
Critically evaluate common management practices like forced distribution ranking
Explore the concept of innovation and its role in business strategy
Examine the power of narrative in shaping managerial decisions
Assess the principle of shareholder value and its effects on corporate governance
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
6 Hours PreRecorded video
18 quizzes
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course offers a critical examination of modern management practices and their impact on firms and society. It covers a wide range of topics including the function and evolution of firms, agency issues, innovation in business, the power of narrative in decision-making, and the concept of shareholder value. Through case studies of companies like Apple and Nokia, students gain practical insights into real-world management challenges. The course uses a multidisciplinary approach, drawing from economics, history, and social theory to provide a comprehensive understanding of management's role in today's business environment.
The Lessons from Rome Part I
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
The Lessons from Rome Part II
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
What is Innovation?
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
The Power of Narrative
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Is Shareholder Value a Good Idea?
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Case Studies
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Professor of Humanities at IE Business School
Rolf Strom-Olsen is a Professor of Humanities at IE Business School in Madrid, where he has been teaching since 2009. He earned his BA from the University of Pennsylvania, his MA from McGill University, and his PhD from Northwestern University, all in History. A Fulbright scholar and SSRC fellow, he specializes in the study of ritual and state-building in Early Modern Europe, contributing significantly to the academic discourse with several published articles on these topics. At IE Business School, he has developed the Humanities curriculum for the MBA programs and teaches courses such as "Critical Management Thinking," which integrates humanities methodologies with management principles. Additionally, he offers a course titled "Critical Perspectives on Management" through the Coursera platform. Throughout his career, Professor Strom-Olsen has received multiple teaching awards, recognized by his students for his innovative teaching methods. His commitment to education extends beyond the classroom, as he actively participates in initiatives like the 'Sapiens Tribune' blog for the IE Humanities program.
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