IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)

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

Manish SHARMA

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)
Attached documents
Year 2021
Class code K6775
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Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 水2/Wed.2
Class Type
Campus 多摩
Classroom name
Grade
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 Advanced Courses/専門科目
Disciplinary Courses/IGESS科目
Ⅲ. Global Business
Faculty Sponsored Department

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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. )

EEach 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

※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:INTRODUCTION

Overview & significance of the course; Defining MNE

-Syllabus
-Manual for project

2:THE STRUCTURE

Organizational approaches; OLI Framework

-Small group case analysis
-Trending news & research

3:BUSINESS STRATEGIES

Theory and Cases

-Trending news
-Case Seminar

4:MARKET ENTRY DECISIONS

Where/How/When; Cases

-Small group case analysis
-Trending news

5:FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Theory and Cases

-Case seminar
-Trending news

6:CONTROL MECHANISM

Global-local matrix; Cases

-Small group Case analysis
-Trending news

7:KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

Cases

-Short-quiz 1

8:MNEs FROM EMERGING COUNTRIES

Cases

-Trending news
-Case seminar

9:INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Cases

-Trending news
-Case seminar

10:TRANSACTION COST ECONOMICS

Taxation and transfer pricing regulations

-Trending news
-Case seminar

11:IMPACT OF MNEs

On host and home countries

-Small group case analysis
-Trending news

12:ADVANCED TOPICS

Monopoly concerns, Corruption, Corporate Social Responsibility

-Short Quiz 2

13:GROUP PRESENTATIONS

Of company specific research

14:GROUP 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. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

Textbooks

No Textbook

References

A detailed reading list will be available on the course website.

Grading criteria

1. Contribution to the class discussion 30%

2. Class Exercises/simulations 20%

3. Weekly Hoppii Reflection Notes 30%

4. Final Assignment 20%

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