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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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Critical Perspectives on Management

This course includes

17 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

2,436

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

management theory
firm governance
decision-making
shareholder value
innovation
organizational behavior

This course includes:

6 Hours PreRecorded video

18 quizzes

Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop

FullTime access

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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

Fee Structure

Payment options

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Instructor

Rolf Strom-Olsen
Rolf Strom-Olsen

5 rating

27 Reviews

14,343 Students

1 Course

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.

Critical Perspectives on Management

This course includes

17 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

2,436

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