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	Wed.5
Instructor name	SEKIGUCHI TOMOKI (Graduate School of Management Professor)
Outline and Purpose of the Course	We will be conducting research specializing on problems relating to the human aspect of management. After taking turns in reading related literature, we will be assigning some specific problems for teams or for individuals. While referencing prior texts, we will be considering theories and hypotheses that could lead to new discoveries; conducting empirical investigation using surveys, experiments, and fieldwork; and presenting our findings in papers. Papers and other results will be shared with the public (e.g., by submitting them in contests or essay writing competitions).
Course Goals	Acquiring knowledge in the field relating to the problem of "people" (theories on organizational behavior, theories on human resource administration, etc.) Gaining the ability to read texts in this area, including English texts. Obtaining the skills needed for conducting research, including the ability to frame problems, construct hypotheses, and verify hypotheses, and thinking in a logical or scientific manner. Through conducting research projects, students will be able to hone their project management skills. Students will also be able to learn presentation skills and essay writing skills.
Schedule and Contents	Sessions 1-3. We will be specifying a rough research theme, and take turns reading related literature (in Japanese and in English). Sessions ４-6. We will be using specific examples in order to study basic research methods, data analysis methods, and essay writing techniques. Sessions 7-10. Teams or individuals will be developing concrete plans, and starting their research. Sessions 11-14. We will be conducting analyses of research findings, and writing essays. Session 15. We will be sharing our papers or other results with the public. Below are some examples of research carried out by students in recent years: . Attempts at constructing a theory on unofficial job offer strategy, so that companies can avoid having talented students decline unofficial offers. . Investigations on the effects of aggressive stress within organizations, and the effects of jealousy toward staff with good-natured dispositions. . Analysis of standards for judging if a company is a "black kigy?," and analysis of the long-term business results of such companies. . Research relating to whether procrastination could be transmitted to other people. . The influence of stock options or outside directors on a company’s business results. In terms of how we conduct research, we begin by referring to previous research that we use as a model, and, to some extent, we learn via imitation. Through actually carrying out research, we are able to develop a direct appreciation for its value and importance.
Evaluation Methods and Policy	Participation (e.g., joining in with group readings, research work, essay writing, etc.)100%
Course Requirements	It is best if students who take this class have an interest in the problem of “people” within management, and are also studying related subjects (such as management organizations, organizational behavior, human resource administration, etc.) Knowledge of statistics is preferable. _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_
Study outside of Class (preparation and review)	Research will primarily be conducted outside of class hours.
Textbooks	Textbooks/References	Instructed during class, will specify once lessons begin.