Numbering Code	U-ECON00 20020 SJ43	Year/Term	2022 ・ Second semester
Number of Credits	2	Course Type	Seminar
Target Year	2nd year students	Target Student
Language	Japanese	Day/Period	Mon.4・5
Instructor name	HARA YOSHINORI (Graduate School of Management Professor)
Outline and Purpose of the Course	Students will be carrying out research that focuses on the human aspect of management. After group readings of related literature, students will develop their own research topics, either as teams or as individuals. Moving forward, they will refer to previous research while considering theories or hypotheses, which could help lead to new realizations; conducting empirical research through surveys, experiments, fieldwork, and so on; and presenting their findings in a paper. Papers and other research results will then be shared with the public in some form such as by submitting them to essay competitions or similar contests.
Course Goals	Students will be able to create their own research plan, and independently participate in seminar activities. Students will be able to develop the ability to work on assignments (reports) in an autonomous and consistent manner. Students will be able to acquire a competency in giving presentations by using the seminar as a space for practice. Students will be able to enhance their communication skills as well as their ability to develop plans in accordance with set topics or goals through engaging in discussions.
Schedule and Contents	Building upon the previous semester, we will be drawing on examples of operational experience at Silicon Valley, as well as analysis examples of specific organizations or businesses (e.g., leading IT companies, enhanced service industries, long-established companies, etc.), and studying methodology relating to innovation management. As needed, we will arranging sub-seminars or similar activities, and proceeding independently. Over the course of the seminar, students will be using information processing tools and compiling reports of their work in booklet form, which are to be submitted at the end of the year. (1) Studying innovation management theory via working group (about six weeks). Through group works on pre-specified topics, students will be able to develop the ability to recognize issues, competency in design, presentation skills, and so forth. Specifically, students will be able to analyze cases related to various kinds of businesses and organizations, and experience the process of creating models. This semester, we will be focusing on examples of creative innovation, such as Japanese-style creative services (e.g., old reputable stores, food, traditional performing arts, cool Japan), smart grids, etc. Students will be able to formulate their own policy proposals, recommendations for businesses, etc. (2) Studying innovation management theory via independent project teams (about six weeks). Working primarily in mixed teams that include senior-year students, seminar participants will be carrying out project team work in an area of their choice. This semester, independent project planning, drafting, and work will all be directed toward subjects such as: Japanese-style creative services; regional sports event promotion (e.g., Hannaryz etc.) and the management of intangible assets; industry, government, and academia coordination for promoting industry in Kyoto. By communicating with collaborators outside of the university, students will also be able to work on improving their communication skills. (3) Event planning, discussion (as required). Reports from students who studied abroad. Special lectures by visiting guest speakers. Independent event planning. Inter-seminar exchange and discussions with other universities, as an opportunity for cultivating an understanding of innovation management that is informed by diverse perspectives.
Evaluation Methods and Policy	Rate of class participation (e.g., preparation before class, attending class on the day, etc.) 80%, report work (e.g., results of project work, etc.) 20%.
Course Requirements	Students who wish to attend this class are required to enroll in both the first and second semester classes. (Students should be willing to actively and consistently participate in the seminar.）
Study outside of Class (preparation and review)	Instructed during class
Textbooks	Textbooks/References	Thomas Byers, et al. 『Technology Ventures: From Idea to Enterprise』 (McGraw-Hill) 2010
References, etc.	James C. Collins, 「ビジョナリーカンパニー」(First edition),２,３) Nikkei BP Co. etc. Instructions given as needed.
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