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授業情報/Course information

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科目名/Subject 世界の中の日本企業
担当教員(所属)/Instructor 小林 広治 (商学部)
授業科目区分/Category 昼間コース 学科別専門科目
開講学期/Semester 2023年度/Academic Year  後期/Fall Semester
開講曜限/Class period 火/Tue 2 , 木/Thu 2
対象所属/Eligible Faculty 商学部昼間コース/Faculty of CommerceDay School,商学部夜間主コース/Faculty of CommerceNight School
配当年次/Years 3年 , 4年
単位数/Credits 2
研究室番号/Office 小林 広治(1号館319号 (Room 319 in Building One))
オフィスアワー/Office hours 小林 広治(まずメールにてご連絡ください (by appointment))
更新日/Date of renewal 2023/02/28
授業の目的・方法
/Course Objectives and method
The aim of this course is to explore and analyze various aspects of international business and management of Japanese multinational companies. Students are expected to have learned the basics of business organization and Japanese management prior to enrolling in this course.

To improve and maintain the level of their participation in class, this course requires students to engage in case studies and make a group presentation on a selected case in class within the second half of the course. Preparatory materials will be uploaded to the Manaba system or other online platforms where appropriate.

A filed trip may be included depending on the availability and circumstances, and accordingly the course schedule may have to be rearranged to accommodate the field trip.
達成目標
/Course Goals
By completing this course, students will be able to:
• Explain the basic concepts of global and international strategies and how they apply to Japanese multinational companies
• Assess and discuss pros and cons of various theoretical approaches to analyze international business and management of Japanese multinational companies
• Discuss and cooperate with other classmates to conduct a groupwork and present their findings in class in an informed and effective manner
• Conduct a case study on a Japanese multinational company, apply an analytical framework and offer insight into how the current strategies or practices may be improved for better performances
授業内容
/Course contents
Class 1: Course introduction
Class 2-7: International business environment, strategic management, strategic alliance, modes of market entry and analysis of competitive environment, advantage and potential
Class 8: Case studies and report instruction
Class 9-14: Cases of Japanese multinational companies (with student group presentations)
Class 15: Course summary

Course plan and schedule are subject to change depending on study progress and/or availability of field trip and guest speakers.
事前学修・事後学修
/Preparation and review class
Preparation: Students are required to prepare and read assigned materials prior to each class. Students are also expected to have checked Manaba frequently and kept themselves updated on any news, messages and changes.

Review: Students are expected to review the materials covered in class and make the most out of them when participating in class and completing course tasks including the report.
使用教材
/Teaching materials
Teaching materials will be uploaded to the Manaba system or other online platforms where appropriate.

Recommended readings include the following:
Motohashi, K. (2015). Global Business Strategy: Multinational Corporations Venturing into Emerging Markets. Tokyo: Springer. Available at: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007%2F978-4-431-55468-4#about
成績評価の方法
/Grading
Grading is based on outcomes of the following course tasks:

• Individual class participation (including attendance) - 25%
• Quiz on academic writing - 5%
• Group presentation - 15%
• Individual questions to the presenters – 5%  
• Report plan - 10%
• Report - 40%
成績評価の基準
/Grading Criteria
A (Excellent): 100 - 90
B (Very good): 89 - 80
C (Good): 79 - 70
D (Satisfactory): 69 - 60
F (Unsatisfactory): 59 – 0
履修上の注意事項
/Remarks
In 2023, the course will be mainly organized and delivered by Dr. Koji Kobayashi (Glocal Education Unit, Centre for Glocal Strategy). Please contact him directly if you have any questions about the course.

As this is a course available to our international exchange students, class communication and discussion will be conducted mainly in English but may be supplemented in Japanese when it is deemed necessary and appropriate. However, please note that the class readings, instructions and materials will be provided mainly in English and that the course tasks will need to be completed in English unless there is any agreement made to allow for exceptions.

本科目は海外からの短期留学生にも開かれた科目であるため、授業での会話および議論は主に英語で行いますが、必要かつ適切と判断される場合には日本語で補足することがあります。ただし、リーディング、インストラクションや資料は主に英語で提供され、例外を認める合意がない限り、科目の課題は英語で提出する必要がありますのでご留意ください。

実務経験者による授業
/Courses conducted by the
ones with practical
experiences
該当しない/No
授業実施方法
/Method of class
②面接授業(ハイブリッド)/Face-To-Face class(including online classes less than 7 weeks)
遠隔授業
/Online class
遠隔授業/Online class

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