Explore Management Concepts through Metaphor and Music

University of London via Coursera

Go to Course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/explore-management-concepts-through-metaphor-and-music

Syllabus

Introduction to management, metaphor and music

This week includes: management and organisational metaphors, musical management metaphors, classical management theory and the machine metaphor and McDonaldization.

Management, metaphor, music and the lived experience of work

This week includes: career metaphors, the concept of the McJob, the lived experience of work through the eyes and musical performances of workers.

Music, motivation, metaphor and management maestros

This week includes: music and its impact on productivity and motivation, company songs and corporate anthems, leadership and musical management metaphors.

Overview

How can exploring and analysing music and metaphors help us to better understand management, work organisations, working lives, and ultimately ourselves too? As you set out on your journey through this innovative course, the answers to these questions will be revealed. Through the lens of metaphor and music, you will be introduced to core managerial and organisational concepts and theories. You will explore issues related to, for example: organisational and work design; motivation and productivi

Skills

Reviews

I learnt both music and management tips .. amazing course

Very interesting course that taught me a lot about music and metaphor in business .