IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)

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ECN300CA(経済学 / Economics 300)
Multi-National Enterprises A

Manish SHARMA

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)
Attached documents
Year 2022
Class code K6774
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 水2/Wed.2
Class Type
Campus 多摩
Classroom name 各学部・研究科等の時間割等で確認
Grade 3~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Courses
Open Courses (Notes)
Global Open Courses
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Category Advanced Courses/専門科目
Disciplinary Courses/IGESS科目
Ⅲ. Global Business
Faculty Sponsored Department Economics

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Outline and objectives

In this applied course the students will learn the basic framework and tools necessary to analyze a multi-national enterprise (MNE) and the business environment in which they operate. We would also understand the connection between global macro-economic indicators and corporate decision making. The course makes extensive use of real-world examples.

Goal

Learning Outcomes
1.Understating the implications of operating beyond national borders
2.Grasping the interaction between international business operations and global/local macro-economy

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

ディプロマポリシーのうち、経済学科・現代ビジネス学科は「DP2」に関連。国際経済学科は「DP2」「DP9」に関連。

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

Each class consists of two parts: (1) lecture and (2) discussion. Active participation is required. At the end of the course, students will be required to make a presentation involving an analysis of a real multi-national company that they have selected.

Two-Way Interaction:
Students will be able to partly design this course by participating in regular surveys and writing weekly reflection notes on Hoppii. After the submission of each assignment, the instructor will give feedback or remedial explanation via online forum and/or in the weekly session.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching:対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1[オンライン/online]:INTRODUCTION

Overview & significance of the course; Defining MNE

-Syllabus
-Manual for project
- Pre-Course Survey

2[未定/undecided]:THE STRUCTURE

Organizational approaches; OLI Framework

-Small group case analysis
-Trending news & research
- Recap

3[オンライン/online]:BUSINESS STRATEGIES

Theory and Cases

-Trending news
-Case Seminar
- Recap

4[未定/undecided]:MARKET ENTRY DECISIONS

Where/How/When; Cases

-Small group case analysis
-Trending news
- Recap

5[オンライン/online]:FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Theory and Cases

-Case seminar
-Trending news
- Recap

6[未定/undecided]:CONTROL MECHANISM

Global-local matrix; Cases

-Small group Case analysis
-Trending news
- Recap

7[オンライン/online]:KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

Cases
Debate 1

-Trending news
- Recap

8[未定/undecided]:MNEs FROM EMERGING COUNTRIES

Cases

-Trending news
-Case seminar
- Recap

9[オンライン/online]:INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Cases

-Trending news
-Case seminar
- Recap

10[未定/undecided]:TRANSACTION COST ECONOMICS

Taxation and transfer pricing regulations

-Trending news
-Case seminar
- Recap

11[オンライン/online]:IMPACT OF MNEs

On host and home countries
Debate 2

-Trending news
-Case seminar
- Recap
-Trending news

12[未定/undecided]:ADVANCED TOPICS

Monopoly concerns, Corruption, Corporate Social Responsibility

-Trending news
-Case seminar
- Recap

13[オンライン/online]:INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATIONS

Of company specific research

14[未定/undecided]:INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATIONS

Of company specific research

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Students are expected to review class material, complete assignments, and find relevant material. The preparatory study and review time for each session is 4 hours.

Textbooks

No Textbook

References

A reading list will be available on the course website.

Grading criteria

1. Contribution to the class discussion 15%

2. Final (Group) Report 30%

3. One Individual Presentation: 15%

4. Weekly Hoppii Forum Posts 30%

5. Two super short debates 10%

Changes following student comments

Not Applicable

Notes

1. The intensive perusal of the research and case material before each session is a prerequisite.

2. The changes/ updates in the syllabus will be communicated to students during class 1