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MAN300FB-A5532(経営学 / Management 300)
Distribution in Japan

Narimasa YOKOYAMA

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school GBP (Global Business Program)
Attached documents
Year 2024
Class code A5532
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Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 水3/Wed.3
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 市BT‐1002
Grade 2~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
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 専門教育科目/Business Administration Courses
専門科目/Intermediate/Advanced Courses of Business Administration

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Outline and objectives

This course focuses on the distribution system in Japan. We will study the whole structure of Japanese distribution system and the role of firms such as manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers.

Goal

Students will have a firm understanding of the issues related to the activities of sourcing, manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing, and consumption. Additionally, students will have a firm grasp of the role of distribution system and function of distributing companies such as retailers and wholesalers and manufacturers.

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

This course is fairly related to the "DP1-1", "DP2-1", "DP2-2", "DP3", "DP4" and "DP5" diploma policies.

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. )

The course will be a combination of lecture, discussion, feild research and group work.
Reaction papers may be required. Reaction papers should be submitted directly to the instructor during class. Feedback on the reaction paper will be given during class.

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

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

あり / Yes

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[対面/face to face]:Introduction

Introduction to the course and syllabus overview.

2[対面/face to face]:Distribution and commerce

What is Distribution and commerce?: basic concept of distribution and economic/social role of commerce.

3[対面/face to face]:The function of distribution

How does Distribution function in a market economy?: transaction, information flow, material flow.

4[対面/face to face]:History of commerce and Japanese distribution (1)

Why are distribution and commerce essential in our society?: the difference between production and consumption.

5[対面/face to face]:History of commerce and Japanese distribution (2)

Understand the development of commerce: a brief history of developing retailers and wholesalers in Japan.

6[対面/face to face]:Marketing game (1)

Conduct a marketing simulation game in year 1 to learn the whole structure of marketing and the function of the distribution.

7[対面/face to face]:Marketing game (2)

Conduct a marketing simulation game in year 2 to learn the whole structure of marketing and the function of the distribution.

8[対面/face to face]:Marketing game (3)

Conduct a marketing simulation game in year 3 to learn the whole structure of marketing and the function of the distribution.

9[対面/face to face]:Retail competition, retail formats, retail structure

Understand the characteristics of retail competition, the concept of retail format, and the specific Japanese retail structure.

10[対面/face to face]:Field research

Visit three types of retail formats and observe the inside of the store.

11[対面/face to face]:Final exam (1)

Students give a presentation on a typical retail format in their country of origin as a final exam.

12[対面/face to face]:Final exam (2)

Students give a presentation on a typical retail format in their country of origin as a final exam.

13[対面/face to face]:Final exam (3)

Students give a presentation on a typical retail format in their country of origin as a final exam.

14[対面/face to face]:Reflection

Reflecting on the course, students consolidate their understanding of distribution in Japan.

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

Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.
Students are expected to carefully observe retail outlets and purchasing behaviour on a daily basis.

Textbooks

Do not use

References

Do not use

Grading criteria

Participation in discussion: 20%
Group work: 20%
Presentation: 60%

Changes following student comments

Schedule flexibly according to progress

Prerequisites

Introduction to Marketing, Principles of Marketing