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MAN550F2(経営学 / Management 500)
Business Practice in Japan

高田 朝子、米倉 誠一郎、Kenneth Pechter

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Faculty/Graduate school Global MBA Program
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Year 2022
Class code W7005
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Previous Class title
Term 秋学期前半/Fall(1st half)
Day/Period 土1/Sat.1, 土2/Sat.2
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 Foundation Courses

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Outline and objectives

This course provides an introduction to standard business practice in Japan. The purpose of this introduction is to provide general preparation for working in Japan, as well as specific preparation for the practical learning opportunities students will encounter in the form of internships or field research. Accordingly, this course also provides an overview of these practical learning opportunities, internship and field research. In the process, students will discuss and be exposed to key traits and behaviors that will help them to successfully navigate the GMBA program.

This course also contributes to the three core learning objectives of the GMBA Program, which are to instill the following skills:
1 Practical Management Competency
2 Critical Analysis Competency
3 Communication Competency

Goal

The goal of this course is to develop understanding of standard business practice in Japan, in order for students to make the most of their practical learning experiences via internships or field research. In the process, students work on developing key traits and behaviors to support successful completion of the GMBA program, as well as future careers both in and out of Japan.

Upon completion of the course, students should have a basic knowledge of standard business practice in Japan, including:
- Business Professionalism in Japan
- Business Communication in Japan
- Organizational Behavior and Japan Regional Government
- Business Strategy in Japan
- Legal Compliance for Internships in Japan
- Business Manners in Japan

This learning is relevant to work in both large corporations as well as small & medium enterprises in Japan.

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

Will be able to gain“DP1”,“DP2”,“DP3”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. )

The primary approach of this course is in-class discussion -- in the form of both lectures and guided discourse -- supported by outside readings. Students are expected to actively participate in this discussion, and be prepared to ask questions of concern based on their own experiences.

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]:Overview

Overview of Business Practice in Japan and Practical Learning Opportunities

2[対面/face to face]:Business Professionalism in Japan

Integrity, accountability and business professionalism in Japan

3[対面/face to face]:Organizational Behavior and Japan Regional Government

Regional government structure, organizational behavior and business practice in Japan

4[対面/face to face]:Business Communication in Japan

Strategic business communication and reporting in Japan

5[対面/face to face]:Business Strategy in Japan

Business systems, management structure and strategy in Japan

6[対面/face to face]:Legal Compliance for Internships in Japan

Legal and regulatory compliance while doing an internship in Japan

7[対面/face to face]:Business Manners in Japan

Business manners and culture in Japan

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

For the most part, each week will be conducted as a separate unit, and so material will be provided in class. In the case that readings are required for a specific week's class, they will be assigned before, during or after class by individual instructors. Assignments may be assigned as needed in the form of short reports, presentations or take-home exams.
(In general students may expect few if any reading or other assignments outside of class.)

Textbooks

No textbook will be used. Handouts and reading material will be provided. Access to the internet will be needed both during and outside of class, as well as a computer for access and writing.

References

Handouts or URLs to reference materials will be provided. Access to the internet will be needed both during and outside of class, as well as a computer for access and writing.

Grading criteria

[Final grade is determined by]
・Professional attitude 60%
・Assigned work in class 40%

Students will be assessed based on their overall professional attitude, and completion of assignments should any be assigned.

Professional attitude will be judged on characteristics including the following:
- Positive and cooperative attitude during class
- Active participation during class
- Proper and business-like communications in email and other submissions
- Critical assessment and decision-making
- Punctuality during class and with regard to communications and any required submissions

Overall assessments are made in consideration of the three core learning objectives of the GMBA Program, which are instilling the following competencies:

1 Practical Management Competency

Learning Outcome 1a. Management Planning:
Student demonstrates competency in the application of the principles of management theory & practice to the planning of new business and/or the assessment of existing business

Learning Outcome 1b. Strategy Execution:
Student demonstrates competency in the application of the principles of management strategy to the planning of new business and/or the assessment of existing business


2 Critical Analytical Competency

Learning Outcome 2a. Hypothesis Setting:
Demonstrates competency in the formulation of hypotheses used to validate the planning of new business and/or the assessment of existing business

Learning Outcome 2b. Hypothesis Testing:
Demonstrates competency in the evaluation of hypotheses used to validate the planning of new business and/or the assessment of existing business


3 Communication Competency

Learning Outcome 3a. Written Communication
Demonstrates competency in professional written communication


Learning Outcome 3b. Spoken Communication
Demonstrates competency in professional spoken communication

Changes following student comments

Not applicable

Equipment student needs to prepare

Students should have use of a computer for internet access and writing, should bring the computer to class, and have access to the internet outside of class as well.

Others

1) Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, courses this year will be held either in person or online according to the decisions of Hosei University, the Business School of Innovation Management, and the GMBA Program. Please check the university website and communications from the university for the final decision each quarter. In case of online course, please check the HOPPII system (学習支援システム) for specific online instructions of each course.

2) Each class above (1~7) uses two class periods of 1 hour 40 minutes each, for a total of 3 hours 20 minutes per class

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