Managing Organizations

Covers the management of people and organizations, including diversity, motivation, leadership, and change management.

offering recorded3 credits

Summary

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James Windsor’s course is self-taught with no lectures, featuring vague, arbitrary exams and harshly graded group projects. Multiple reviewers report that getting an A is nearly impossible due to strict, nit-picky grading and lack of guidance.

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Prerequisites

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Open to undergraduates or declared in undergraduate Business Exchange program

    • Open to undergraduates or declared in undergraduate Business Exchange program
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    • Open to undergraduates or declared in undergraduate Business Exchange program
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Professors

Fall 2026
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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 2 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Annette Mondry is described as amazing, caring, and sweet, with reviewers noting her positive spirit and leadership behavior. Students report she makes them feel included and has a significant positive impact on their personal growth and class engagement.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.24 GPA, 42.9% A/AB (n=91 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.25 GPA, 55.3% A/AB (n=132 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.19 GPA, 42.2% A/AB (n=90 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

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Raw average: 1.00/5 from 1 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Tracy Nelson's MHR 300 course is reported as difficult with material not easily applicable to quizzes. Reviewers note that classmates are struggling and criticize the professor for failing to provide promised feedback.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.30 GPA, 60.9% A/AB (n=46 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.11 GPA, 40.7% A/AB (n=27 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.07 GPA, 44.9% A/AB (n=49 letter grades).

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Raw average: 2.16/5 from 19 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 2.3/5 raw quality · 3.4/5 difficulty · 15 reviews

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Kelly Nyhoff receives harsh criticism for vague instructions, inconsistent grading, and dry lectures that fail to prepare students for difficult quizzes. Reviewers describe her as a harsh grader who penalizes minor details and favors certain students, making the course significantly harder than expected.

A minority of reviewers praise Nyhoff for her dedication and helpfulness, noting that strict grading stems from course design. These students found the material interesting and appreciated her guidance, recommending the class despite its challenges.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.36 GPA, 72.4% A/AB (n=98 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.31 GPA, 64.0% A/AB (n=89 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.10 GPA, 36.1% A/AB (n=72 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

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Raw average: 2.17/5 from 24 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 1.8/5 raw quality · 3.3/5 difficulty · 15 reviews

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James Windsor is frequently criticized for harsh, arbitrary grading and vague exam questions that lack clear guidance. Reviewers describe the class as unorganized and difficult, with low A-grading rates despite simple concepts.

Some students find Windsor nice and accommodating, noting that the class is user-friendly and that an A is achievable with study. These reviewers highlight the absence of midterms or finals as a positive aspect of the course structure.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.23 GPA, 47.0% A/AB (n=115 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.24 GPA, 46.3% A/AB (n=162 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.25 GPA, 51.9% A/AB (n=108 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.31 GPA, 60.2% A/AB (n=98 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.21 GPA, 48.9% A/AB (n=47 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.17 GPA, 46.7% A/AB (n=60 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.27 GPA, 53.8% A/AB (n=91 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.21 GPA, 48.9% A/AB (n=47 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.17 GPA, 46.7% A/AB (n=60 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.23 GPA, 48.9% A/AB (n=45 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.25 GPA, 63.6% A/AB (n=22 letter grades).

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Historical instructors & teaching patterns

Reviewers describe MHR 300 experiences that vary significantly by instructor. Historical reviews for Rick Marolt and James Sesil highlight approachable teaching and manageable weekly quizzes, while Loren Kuzuhara and Tanya Hubanks faced criticism for lengthy lectures and difficult exams. Grading consistency and exam specificity also differ across terms.

ANNETTE MONDRY is recorded teaching in Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

CHANG LIU is recorded teaching in Fall 2024, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

JAMES SESIL is recorded teaching in Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

JAMES WINDSOR is recorded teaching in Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

KELLY NYHOFF is recorded teaching in Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

LOREN KUZUHARA is recorded teaching in Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

MARK BARNARD is recorded teaching in Spring 2023. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

MIKE SCHNEIDER is recorded teaching in Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

MIN LI is recorded teaching in Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2022. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

RAKOON PIYANONTALEE is recorded teaching in Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2020. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

RANDALL DUNHAM is recorded teaching in Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

RICK MAROLT is recorded teaching in Fall 2017, Fall 2018. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

RUSSELL ROBERTS is recorded teaching in Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

TANYA HUBANKS is recorded teaching in Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

TRACY NELSON is recorded teaching in Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

WENDY FRITZ is recorded teaching in Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

ZHI CAO is recorded teaching in Fall 2018, Spring 2019. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Online Only118 / 1190
LEC 005Online (some classroom)48 / 490
LEC 007Online (some classroom)50 / 500
LEC 009Online (some classroom)48 / 500
LEC 010Online (some classroom)50 / 501
LEC 011Online (some classroom)50 / 500
LEC 012Online (some classroom)49 / 500
LEC 006Online (some classroom)48 / 500
LEC 008Online (some classroom)50 / 500
LEC 100Online Only47 / 500

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Student experience

the class

Annette Mondry is described as caring, sweet, and impactful, with students looking forward to her class despite the difficulty. Her teaching focuses on relationships and leadership, creating a positive and inclusive environment.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.29 GPA, 57.4% A/AB (n=631 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.25 GPA, 53.4% A/AB (n=661 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.19 GPA, 46.5% A/AB (n=488 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

James Windsor’s course is self-taught with no lectures, featuring vague, arbitrary exams and harshly graded group projects. Multiple reviewers report that getting an A is nearly impossible due to strict, nit-picky grading and lack of guidance.

Kelly Nyhoff receives mixed feedback; some find her lectures rushed, ambiguous, and grading inconsistent, while others appreciate her availability and effort. One reviewer notes that strict adherence to rubrics is essential, though another reports point deductions even when following them exactly.

Topics

  • Diversity, attitudes, emotions, personality, and values
  • Decision making, motivation, teams, leadership, and influence
  • Strategy, organizational structure, culture, and change management

Skills

  • Management of people and organizations
  • Understanding diversity, motivation, leadership, and organizational change

Grades

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Fall 2026 · Projected

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About this estimate

The course’s semester-average GPA, not an individual student’s grade. The center uses 5 same-season terms, weighted toward recent results.

The range uses the finite-sample 80th-percentile rank of absolute errors from earlier same-season forecasts. Each forecast uses only records from earlier terms. At least four forecasts are required; bounds are rounded outward and limited to 0–4. This is an empirical estimate: changing instructors or grading policies can reduce its coverage.

8 earlier forecasts · 0.13 GPA average error.

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About this comparison

1283 courses over the same term, each with at least 30 recorded letter grades. Cross-listed courses count once. GPA is not a measure of difficulty or teaching quality. The typical course is the median by recorded grade count; tied values are not counted as lower. Grade counts describe course scale, not unique students or typical section size.

Descriptions compare GPA with this group’s average: at least 0.20 higher or lower; otherwise close to average. Section size uses median recorded enrollment: small up to 30, mid-sized 31–99, large 100+. Lectures and discussion/lab sections are described separately.

Sources & history

UW–Madison

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Selected offering source records
MHR 300 · Fall 2026

Managing Organizations

Recorded 2026-09-07
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