University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Managing the Organization

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Michael Bednar
E. Geoffrey Love

Instructors: Michael Bednar

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Approx. 12 hours
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

(1,412 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 12 hours
Learn at your own pace
96%
Most learners liked this course

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27 quizzes, 1 assignment

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There are 5 modules in this course

You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course.

What's included

4 videos5 readings1 quiz1 discussion prompt

This module will introduce you to principles of power so that you can recognize where power comes from and use you power more effectively as a manager.  This module will also explore models of organizational change and best practices that can help you successfully implement a change initiative.  

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9 videos2 readings8 quizzes

This module will explore the concept of organizational culture and will help you to understand where it comes from and how you can manage and shape culture in your organization.  

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5 videos2 readings6 quizzes

This module will introduce different types of decision-making processes and will highlight some common decision-making biases that can affect managers, including a number of ethical decision-making traps.  

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7 videos2 readings7 quizzes1 assignment1 peer review

This module will highlight several perspectives on organizational leadership and will use a leadership lens to review key principles that have been discussed in the course.  

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7 videos4 readings5 quizzes

Instructors

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4.9 (218 ratings)
Michael Bednar
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2 Courses67,133 learners
E. Geoffrey Love
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
13 Courses129,184 learners

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This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹

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