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 productivity; employee voice; careers; and management and leadership styles. You will research and analyse contemporary management dilemmas and challenges and gain new insights into the lived experience of work. You will explore the power of music to creatively engage and motivate employees, boost their morale, and give voice to workers who might otherwise remain unheard.
Explore Management Concepts through Metaphor and Music
Instructor: Dr Amal El-Sawad
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There are 3 modules in this course
This week includes: management and organisational metaphors, musical management metaphors, classical management theory and the machine metaphor and McDonaldization.
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2 videos14 readings2 assignments3 discussion prompts
This week includes: career metaphors, the concept of the McJob, the lived experience of work through the eyes and musical performances of workers.
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1 video14 readings1 assignment3 discussion prompts
This week includes: music and its impact on productivity and motivation, company songs and corporate anthems, leadership and musical management metaphors.
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2 videos13 readings1 peer review4 discussion prompts
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Reviewed on Jun 20, 2022
it ha sbeen a great experience for me as a manager and siger and songwriter. Powerful examples, greater notes and readings and videos. Highly recommended
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2023
Very interesting course that taught me a lot about music and metaphor in business .
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2023
I learnt both music and management tips .. amazing course
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