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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Managing Social and Human Capital by University of Pennsylvania

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    About the Course

    People are the most valuable asset of any business, but they are also the most unpredictable, and the most difficult asset to manage. And
    although managing people well is critical to the health of any organization, most managers don't get the training they need to make good
    management decisions. Now, award-winning authors and renowned management Professors Mike Useem and Peter Cappelli of the Wharton
    School have designed this course to introduce you to the key elements of managing people. Based on their popular course at Wharton, this
    course will teach you how to motivate individual performance and design reward systems, how to design jobs and organize w...
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    Top reviews

    DM

    Oct 20, 2018

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    Excellent Course. Understanding human behavior is one of the most difficult challenges in an organization. This course describes the challenges well and offers approaches to tackling those challenges.

    CE

    Jan 13, 2022

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    Really enjoyed the cases studies throught the weeks and well having the pdfs for taking notes. The final notes on management and decision making will be on my note list for work reflection for sure.

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    By Si H Y

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    Oct 21, 2018

    Wharton's Managing Social and Human Capital provides valuable insights and good foundation for any manager / person to further or update their understanding on the latest development on human / social behaviour in an organisational context.

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    Feb 21, 2020

    Interesting Study, quite different than what i studied while finishing my MBA, 3 decades ago. Could complete the assignments after study quickly as have management education and work experience of 3 decades. Wish had more study material.

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    By Aditya S

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    Apr 2, 2018

    Amazing stories and very well explained.

    I am really thankful to Coursera for providing such high end and in-depth courses. I would like to thank Michael Useem and Peter Cappelli for their insights and clear teaching methodology. Thank you

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    By Advait S

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    Oct 3, 2020

    This is one of the best courses that I've seen on this platform. The examples given are very well thought out and stick with us. Professor Cappelli and Professor Useem have done a great job of explaining the information in this course.

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    Apr 10, 2022

    Much thought has to be given in any organization as t how employees perform, how the organization is structured. What are the organizations goals, and what process we are going to achive these goals. I truly enjoyed this course, and

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    By Nirmala N V

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    Apr 6, 2019

    Such a wonderful course! Not only was it well organized, it was also eye-opening. Both the professors were extremely charismatic and inspirational. It's equipped me to be a good leader. Thanks so much Dr. Useem and Dr. Cappelli.

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    By Aditya G

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    Mar 23, 2021

    This was a very interesting course. you can feel the experience these professors have while listening to them. Such an educating experience. It was just like a simple conversation but so much knowledge was just shared simply.

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    By Ojas K

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    Nov 29, 2018

    This course help me to understand the organisation structure, how decision are made and how we should behave in an organisation. One of the best course on HR and give a good understanding of managing social and human capital.

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    By Raaj K

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    Apr 23, 2018

    Thank you so Much to Professor Mike Useem and Professor Peter Capelli for sharing their knowledge and expertise and simplifying the course material to bring it to a level which was easily understandable and enjoyable.

    Cheers!

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    By Florian C

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    Aug 6, 2019

    This module has been very interesting. Both Professors (Mr Useem and Mr Cappelli) knows how to drive you through the human management and provide practical example to illustrate the it. I had good time learning with them !

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    By AVINASH

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    Mar 25, 2018

    It was an amazing learning experience. Wish course could have been bit longer. Professor Useem and Professor Cappelli taught the course in such an interesting manner, in a way that triggered our thought process.

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    By Erik T

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    Sep 26, 2020

    Very well thought out explanations regarding human nature and how it relates to management. I believe workers in general need to review this course to improve their relationship with management and the company.

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    By Ravi P

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    May 9, 2020

    Managing social and human capital is extremely good to learn for HR people. I personally like the teaching method in videos. I learn lots of thing from it. Thank you professor Michael Useem and Peter Cappelli.

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    Nov 21, 2022

    Lot of conceptual and key messages to develope while managing teams and leading changes and strategies. Exceptional examples and the capability to reflect the impact of such actions while being implemented.

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    By David M

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    Oct 20, 2018

    Excellent Course. Understanding human behavior is one of the most difficult challenges in an organization. This course describes the challenges well and offers approaches to tackling those challenges.

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    By Cidália E

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    Jan 13, 2022

    Really enjoyed the cases studies throught the weeks and well having the pdfs for taking notes. The final notes on management and decision making will be on my note list for work reflection for sure.

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    By Kunyi W

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    Mar 9, 2017

    Really profound and enlightening thought, enjoyable session.

    Thanks a lot for huge efforts from professor Peter and professor Mike. Because you, we can study fantastic course. Thanks so much!

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    By Roland P

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    Nov 24, 2017

    The introduction may seem a little slow, but you swiftly take us deep into the real life of managing people and the trip is a great big 8. Thank you professors for your amazing insights !!

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    By Nienke T

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    Sep 27, 2017

    Top course! I genuinely enjoyed this course. Both lecturers, but especially Mike Useem, are very good speakers, which bring across their expertise and enthusiasm for the topic. Well done!

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    By Alex M

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    Oct 15, 2017

    This course is very simply presented and easy to follow, whilst at the same time giving great insights into organisations, people behaviour and what motivates them. Highly recommended.

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    By Felicia I

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    Dec 4, 2019

    I learn how to read organization and identify their structure. The challenges of pushing through ideas through creation of sense of urgency within the company propelling change.

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    By Christina C

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    Dec 30, 2017

    This may be one of the most relevant business courses that I have taken during both undergraduate and graduate school. I highly recommend this course for any mid-level managers

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    May 15, 2021

    Absolutely amazing course, which will give you an insight into how to implement changes within the company, talk to your employees and facilitate new company's architecture.

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    By Chadi A G

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    Mar 1, 2018

    Very Informative and Helpful course and most important is the way the course is presented and live examples given make it very important and straightforward to understand.

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    Oct 3, 2020

    I learned a lot of Management, this course really helps you to understand how to be a good manager through various thorough strategies and advices they give you. Amazing!

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