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MAN560F2(経営学 / Management 500)
Logical Thinking vs Intuition

Kaori NISHIDE

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Faculty/Graduate school Global MBA Program
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Year 2024
Class code W7051
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Previous Class title
Term 秋学期前半/Fall(1st half)
Day/Period 水6/Wed.6, 水7/Wed.7
Class Type 専門講義
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 各学部・研究科等の時間割等で確認
Grade 1・2
Credit(s) 2
Notes Global MBA
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
Category Specialized Courses

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Outline and objectives

Logical thinking is a powerful approach for decision making in complex situations. You will learn the theory and how to apply them in practice. However, intuition is sometimes more important than logical thinking. You will discuss in groups when it is wise to follow the logics and when to rely on intuition.

Goal

The goal of this course is to get familiar with logical thinking processes so that it becomes your natural thinking process. You will also sharpen your intuitive ability to make a good balance with logical thinking. By the end of this course, you will be able to approach to problems or issues logically based on existing data, information and own hypotheses, but also using the intuition.

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

Will be able to gain“DP1”,“DP2”,“DP3”,“DP4”and“DP5”.

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. )

Lesson method
- The lessons consist of lectures of half an hour, followed by individual/group works and presentations.
- Theoretical input
- Application of logical thinking in case studies
- Simulation game in groups
- One lesson by a guest lecturer
- Writing a report in the final class

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[対面/face to face]:Introduction

Course guideline

2[対面/face to face]:Basic logical thinking

Theory and case studies

3[対面/face to face]:Problem breakdown

Lecture, individual work in a case study

4[対面/face to face]:Questioning your level of success

Simulation game: Fisherman

5[対面/face to face]:Analytical approach

Lecture, individual work in case studies

6[対面/face to face]:What-if analysis

Simulation game: Opening a coffee shop

7[対面/face to face]:Decision making in innovation

Lecture, individual work in case studies

8[対面/face to face]:Commitment from stakeholders

Group work in simulation games: Product marketing

9[対面/face to face]:Design-based thinking (guest lecturer)

Lecture

10[対面/face to face]:Design-based thinking (guest lecturer)

Design thinking workshop

11[対面/face to face]:Hypothesis verification

Lecture, individual work in case studies

12[対面/face to face]:Selling your products

Simulation game: Sustainable operation

13[対面/face to face]:Overall review

Simulation game: Community network

14[対面/face to face]:Writing a report

Assignment will be given during the class

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

Assignments 2 hours, review of the class 1 hour, apply in real life 1 hour. A total of 4 hours per week.

Textbooks

Slides will be mailed every week.

References

Students are required to read at least one book of their choice over the summer to present in class.

Grading criteria

Performance in group works (discussions and presentations) 50%
Final exam (writing a short report based on a case study) 50%

Changes following student comments

Gives opportunities to consider whether or not the current way of making decision is the best approach for the given complex situation. The course is practice-oriented.

Equipment student needs to prepare

PC and internet.

Prerequisite

Willingness to switch your current thinking process towards a more flexible and creative way.