Management in Comparative Perspectives
| Numbering Code | U-ECON00 30707 LE44 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Second semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture | |
| Target Year | From 2nd to 4th year students | Target Student | ||
| Language | English | Day/Period | Mon.3 | |
| Instructor name | COLPAN，Meziyet Asli (Graduate School of Management Professor) | |||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course | This lecture examines the characteristics of Japanese and overseas companies, and companies in developed and developing countries from a comparative perspective. In general, this course uses English as a common language. If the students' understanding is insufficient, or if other needs arise, Japanese will be used as well. Classes will be provided through lectures, presentations by students, lectures by guest speakers (when deemed necessary), and video clips. | |||
| Course Goals | The goal is for students to learn corporate management in English, which is a global business language, with an international approach, and to have a global mindset so that they can utilize it for future corporate management. | |||
| Schedule and Contents |
Week 1: Introduction Week 2: Distinctive Characteristics of the Kaisha: International Comparison Week 3: Japanese Business Organization in Comparative Perspectives Week 4: Corporate Strategy Frameworks (I) Week 5: Corporate Strategy Frameworks (II) Week 6: Large Enterprise in Developed Economies Week 7: Large Enterprise in Developing Economies Week 8: Corporate Governance in Japan and Other Nations (I) Week 9: Corporate Governance in Japan and Other Nations (II) Week 10: Labor Market in Japan in International Perspectives Week 11: Industry Analysis I (Example: electronics) Week 12: Industry Analysis II (Example: apparel) Week 13: Industry Analysis III (Example: video gaming) Week 14: Industry Analysis IV (Example: restaurant chain) Week 15: Summary and Wrap-up |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Class attendance and active participation (40%), group presentation (30%), final exam (30%). | |||
| Course Requirements | No systematic knowledge of management is required. Keen interest in the strategies of Japanese and overseas companies is required. | |||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Read course materials distributed in advance as part of preparation. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | Other necessary materials will be distributed. | ||
| References, etc. | To be introduced during class. | |||
