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 2022
Class code K6775
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
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 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 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. )

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

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; Things we covered in Spring

-Syllabus
-Manual for project

2[未定/undecided]:INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

New Paradigm; Geopolitical headwinds; COVID realities

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

3[オンライン/online]:Re-DEFINING MNEs

Characteristics;
New Shifts; Objective of a multinational business

-Trending news
-Case Seminar
- Recap

4[未定/undecided]:CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

What/How/When; Cases
The Significance of Three Sets of People


-Small group case analysis
-Trending news
- Recap

5[オンライン/online]:GLOBAL TRADE

International Trade Flows; Framework; Key Factors

-Case seminar
-Trending news
- Recap

6[未定/undecided]:OUTSOURCING

Global-local matrix; Non-Equity Mode of Investments; Case Study of iPhone.

-Small group Case analysis
- Trending news
- Recap

7[オンライン/online]:OWNERSHIP

Who Owns an MNE?
Location (Domicile)
Legal Bases
Cases (Logitech/ Bud)

-Trending News
- Recap

8[未定/undecided]:SUSTAINABILITY

Friedman Paradigm;
Close-Loop Supply Chain
Cases (Nike; Ikea)

-Trending news
-Debate 1
- Recap

9[オンライン/online]:UNDERSTANDING THE COMPLEXITY

Cases (SONY & APPLE)

-Trending news
-Recap

10[未定/undecided]:GLOBAL MARKETING

4Ps;
Dabate 2

- Trending news
- Recap

11[オンライン/online]:STRUCTURE OF AN MNE

Functional; Divisional; Matrix;

-Small group case analysis
-Trending news
- Recap

12[未定/undecided]:STRATEGY ANALYSIS

Porter's 5 Forces:
BCG quadrant;

-Trending News
- Recap

13[オンライン/online]:MARKET ENTRY

Multi-Domestic; Globally-Integrated.
Entry Strategies (Broadbrush; Beachhead)

Cases (Dentsu; Denso; Walmart; McCormick)

-Trending News
- Recap

14[未定/undecided]:INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATIONS

Of company specific research

- Epilogue

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 detailed 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