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学生对 Stanford University 提供的 Organizational Analysis 的评价和反馈

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课程概述

In this introductory, self-paced course, you will learn multiple theories of organizational behavior and apply them to actual cases of organizational change. Organizations are groups whose members coordinate their behaviors in order to accomplish a shared goal. They can be found nearly everywhere in today’s society: universities, start-ups, classrooms, hospitals, non-profits, government bureaus, corporations, restaurants, grocery stores, and professional associations are some of many examples of organizations. Organizations are as varied and complex as they are ubiquitous: they differ in size and internal structure; they can entail a multiplicity of goals and tasks (some of which are planned and others unplanned!); they are made up of individuals whose goals and motivations may differ from those of the group; and they must interact with other organizations and deal with environmental constraints in order to be successful. This complexity frequently results in a myriad of problems for organizational participants and the organization’s survival. In this course, we will use organizational theories to systematically analyze how an organization operates and can best be managed. Organizational theories highlight certain features of an organization’s structure and environment, as well as its processes of negotiation, production, and change. Each provides a lens for interpreting novel organizational situations and developing a sense for how individual and group behaviors are organized. Theories are valuable for the analyst and manager because most organizational problems are unique to the circumstances and cannot be solved by simple rules of thumb. Armed with a toolset of organizational theories, you will be able to systematically identify important features of an organization and the events transforming it; choose a theoretical framework most applicable to the observed mode of organizing; and use that theory to determine which actions will best redirect the organization in desired directions. In sum, the course has three goals: to become familiar with a series of real-world organizational phenomena; to learn different theoretical perspectives that can elucidate these phenomena; and to apply these different ways of “seeing” and managing organizations to cases. In such a fashion, the course is designed to actively bridge theory and practice, exposing students to a variety of conceptual tools and ways to negotiate novel situations....

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Apr 29, 2020

This course provides in-depth analyses of a host of organizational theories and their application in real life. The dissection of each case and the applicability of the theories are really insightful.

MK

Mar 21, 2024

This course expanded my thought process beyond organizational change. Organizational creation and stability are now included in my engagement model. Thank you Professor McFarland, team and partners.

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426 - Organizational Analysis 的 450 个评论（共 477 个）

创建者 Osama s

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Apr 23, 2020

Very useful course, but I received the certificate without the logo of Stanford University, why?

创建者 Eduard R

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May 5, 2025

Very interesting and captivating content facilitated by an engaging professor. Well done!

创建者 Turgut Ç (

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Oct 26, 2020

The number of final exam questions is too many. Videos should not exceed 10 minutes.

创建者 KARNAM S B

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Aug 16, 2020

Look forward to examples that are more related to the profit-making corporate world.

创建者 shruthikallur

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Sep 29, 2017

Well structured course. Great materials and easy to follow teaching methodology

创建者 CHIJIOKE N

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Aug 18, 2022

class was just too intense. maybe a little humour could have been helpful.

创建者 shruti m

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Jul 2, 2020

A challenging course. However, it offers a lot of theoretical knowledge!

创建者 Rajendra K

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Oct 19, 2022

The course should have included examples from corporate organizations.

创建者 Victor E M A

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Jan 23, 2017

Very good theoretical basis to understand the reality of organizations.

创建者 Amit J

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Jul 8, 2017

Great content and explanation. Thanks Professor and the academic team!

创建者 Wilford J

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Aug 12, 2024

This course was a lot more interesting than I thought it would be.

创建者 Yousif

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Aug 16, 2022

very effecient and effective course with many cases and examples.

创建者 Vikram

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Sep 8, 2022

Wonderful explanation with case studies by STANDFORD professors.

创建者 Chandra S

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Feb 10, 2022

Very quality level assignment . No any cons factor for learning .

创建者 Daryl L

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Nov 28, 2021

The only thing I found lacking was a list of reference texts

创建者 Pooja G

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Sep 22, 2020

Explaination was good in these course and good content

创建者 Pradeep D

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May 1, 2020

Good content..need very focused learning to pass.

创建者 Ksenija R

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Dec 19, 2020

Boring course, I would like more examples.

创建者 Jeroen O

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Nov 22, 2017

Very interesting course, easy to follow!

创建者 Andres A

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Jul 23, 2020

Mr Mcfarland is a great professor

创建者 Md. R

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Jul 14, 2024

It was an amazing experience.

创建者 Louis U A

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Jun 4, 2018

Was enriched by the lessons.

创建者 Shikha s

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Dec 29, 2017

Amazing learning experience.

创建者 Ye M T

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Jan 15, 2021

It's quite challenging.