Analysis of the organization becomes necessary when the organization shows certain
phenomena such as performance decreasing or increasing sharply, organizations
structural changes, organizational climate is not conducive, the number of employee
changes, and so on. This study explores the implementation of Morgan’s Organizational
Metaphor Theory in the management practice within a private higher education
institution in Jakarta. This study helps to interpret the advancements and barriers in
the current management practice. This study uses a qualitative research method with a
case study approach. Some analyses were made based on the eight metaphors about
organizations according to Morgan, namely the metaphor of the organization 1) as a
machine, 2) as an organism, 3) as the brain, 4) as culture, 5) as a political system, 6) as
a physical prison, 7) as a dynamic and transforming reality, and 8) as an instrument of
domination. The results show that the institutions should strive to make some important
changes in their management practice, especially by applying the recent management
practices, including treating lecturers and staff as partners. This study implies that the
implementation of modern management must be accompanied by the leadership.