Is an organization a machine? Or is it an organism? Or, perhaps, it's some sort of instrument of domination! Here are 8 ways to think about what an organization is, and how it works. Each one is instructive in a different way. So, if you are studying organizations - or just interested - I promise this video will be thought-provoking.
I am a university student in Japan, and I have been studying Dr. Gareth Morgan's theories independently. After watching this video, I read "Images of Organization." Thanks to this video, I was able to make progress in reading it. Thank you very much！
I appreciate the concise nature of the video, you've clearly put forward the concepts with no fluff. I'm studying a management paper to finish my degree and your course is far easier to learn from than the course at my university. Thank you!
I noticed that Gareth Morgan is 80 years old and Karl Weick is 87 years old these days. I wonder why the former seems to be more well known in academic circles, as they both have studied metaphors extensively.
I confess that I had not heard of Weick. It seems he is the originator of ideas of mindfulness, in the context of organizational theory, and sense-making. I think I need to learn more about his work! Thank you. (Maybe the relative familiarity of the names comes from Morgan appearing in a lot of undergraduate texts.)
@@ManagementCourses You're welcome. What you said makes a lot of sense, as I do think Weick deals with a bit more abstract concepts. Similarly, the incredible vocalist Laura Branigan was really overlooked in the 1980's. LOL!
By the way, if you Google, "Culture eats strategy for lunch" you will discover a book with those words in its title from 2012, so you still get partial credit (haha).
Great precis of Morgan. Intrigued by your channel! I am studying organizational development and will be subscribing for more gems like this -- thank you!
These introductions to the 8 metaphors are great. Do you have videos on the explanation of underpinning theories for each of these metaphors? I'm sure that will help a lot of students.
Thank you. I don't have a detailed video on each metaphor, but there I do have a large playlist of videos about the nature of organizations: ua-cam.com/play/PL6vWkk9L7LeGF14eUwmzg6rcqj8T_6W9U.html
Nice one! Although You could probably improve the sound - sounds lika you have a very high noise gate, which makes the sound of your voice completely disappear - rather annoying. But good vid!
Metaphors don't 'cause' anything - they are simply an evocative way to describe things. In this case, the answer is yes. Rarely will one metaphor fit a company perfectly. Aspects of 2, 3, or even more can describe a company - or different parts of one.
You are correct. I was using the title to clarify what the topic is about. Many of my audience have English as a second (or third) language. And organization is a... would not necessarily suggest what a metaphor is. I can be pretty pedantic over use of language, but here, I decided to sacrifice precision for understanding.
Is an organization a machine? Or is it an organism? Or, perhaps, it's some sort of instrument of domination! Here are 8 ways to think about what an organization is, and how it works. Each one is instructive in a different way. So, if you are studying organizations - or just interested - I promise this video will be thought-provoking.
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I am a university student in Japan, and I have been studying Dr. Gareth Morgan's theories independently. After watching this video, I read "Images of Organization." Thanks to this video, I was able to make progress in reading it. Thank you very much！
You're very welcome! That's great!!!
I appreciate the concise nature of the video, you've clearly put forward the concepts with no fluff. I'm studying a management paper to finish my degree and your course is far easier to learn from than the course at my university.
Thank you!
You're very welcome - glad to help!
Thanks for the overview. We are currently studying this topic in my Organizational Management (OM) course.
Glad it was helpful!
I noticed that Gareth Morgan is 80 years old and Karl Weick is 87 years old these days. I wonder why the former seems to be more well known in academic circles, as they both have studied metaphors extensively.
I confess that I had not heard of Weick. It seems he is the originator of ideas of mindfulness, in the context of organizational theory, and sense-making. I think I need to learn more about his work! Thank you.
(Maybe the relative familiarity of the names comes from Morgan appearing in a lot of undergraduate texts.)
@@ManagementCourses You're welcome. What you said makes a lot of sense, as I do think Weick deals with a bit more abstract concepts. Similarly, the incredible vocalist Laura Branigan was really overlooked in the 1980's. LOL!
Thank God I found you! Helping me figure what my pub and nonprof mgt professor is talking about. My hole class is lost beyond lost.
Glad to have helped!
dunno... but you're soooo mod with the twist and yer target intro... love it.
Thank you.
By the way, if you Google, "Culture eats strategy for lunch" you will discover a book with those words in its title from 2012, so you still get partial credit (haha).
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Dear Professor, You made the complex topic easy to understand. Thank you sir.
You're welcome, Prabhakar.
Great precis of Morgan. Intrigued by your channel! I am studying organizational development and will be subscribing for more gems like this -- thank you!
Thank you. Welcome aboard!
great video, helped me understanding the concept of 8 organizational metaphors. thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Professor 🙌🙌🙌
I love your Explaining Speed 🫡
Perfect Lesson for my life 👍👍
You're very welcome. And thank *you.
Thank you very much for this video. And as mentioned towards the end of the video, I will try to keep learning for as long as I am alive.
Fabulous!
Very well explained, great video!
Thank you v much
Thank you, well explained
Glad it was helpful!
These introductions to the 8 metaphors are great. Do you have videos on the explanation of underpinning theories for each of these metaphors? I'm sure that will help a lot of students.
Thank you. I don't have a detailed video on each metaphor, but there I do have a large playlist of videos about the nature of organizations: ua-cam.com/play/PL6vWkk9L7LeGF14eUwmzg6rcqj8T_6W9U.html
Nice one! Although You could probably improve the sound - sounds lika you have a very high noise gate, which makes the sound of your voice completely disappear - rather annoying. But good vid!
Thank you. Unfortunately, I understand management better than video editing and audio effects!
Good!
Thanks
how did you do it can you share with me , thank you
How did I do what?
can one company be causedby more than 1 metaphor?
Metaphors don't 'cause' anything - they are simply an evocative way to describe things. In this case, the answer is yes. Rarely will one metaphor fit a company perfectly. Aspects of 2, 3, or even more can describe a company - or different parts of one.
Who is here because of the Design Thinking class?
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Isn't using "like“ or “as“ a simile, not a metaphor. Organization is a machine would be the metaphor...like a machine is a simile.
You are correct. I was using the title to clarify what the topic is about. Many of my audience have English as a second (or third) language.
And organization is a... would not necessarily suggest what a metaphor is.
I can be pretty pedantic over use of language, but here, I decided to sacrifice precision for understanding.