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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 2023
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 key for decision making in complex situations. We will learn the theory and practice in case studies. But we live in a world that not everything can be solved by a logical approach. Sometimes our intuition is more important in managerial decisions as well. By balancing what we hear or see as information around us and what we feel and envision, we can aim at a higher target in business.

Goal

The goal of this course is to get familiar with logical thinking processes so that it becomes your natural thinking process. We will sharpen our intuitive ability so that we can balance these two in decision making. By the end of this course, students will be able to approach to problems/issues logically by taking relevant information into account, whereby their intuitions also plays an important role.

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
- Theoretical input
- Application of logical thinking in case studies
- Individual and group works
- Simulation game in a complex situation setting
- The lessons consist of lectures of ca. 30 minutes, followed by individual/group works and presentations
- One lesson will be given by a guest lecturer
- The final lesson will include an individual report during the class hours

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 and introduction to logical thinking

2[対面/face to face]:Basics of logical thinking

Theoretical input and case studies

3[対面/face to face]:Problem breakdown

Lecture, group work in simulation games

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

Individual work in case studies: Fisherman

5[対面/face to face]:Analytical approach

Lecture, individual work in case studies

6[対面/face to face]:What-if analysis

Group work in simulation games: opening a cafe

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

Lecture, individual work in case studies

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

Group work in simulation games: Product marketing

9[対面/face to face]:Hypothesis verification

Lecture, individual work in case studies

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

Group work in simulation games: Sustainable operation

11[対面/face to face]:Design-based thinking part 1 (Guest lecturer)

Lecture, individual work in case studies

12[対面/face to face]:Design-based thinking part 2 (Guest lecturer)

Workshop

13[対面/face to face]:Overall review

Group work in simulation games: Local community network

14[対面/face to face]:Writing a report

A short individual report based on a case study, where students will be required to propose creative solutions.

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

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

Textbooks

Slides in pdf will be distributed by email.

References

Students can choose reading materials to discover how people in their interested fields have challenged and failed to succeed or achieved higher targets.

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 the current way of making decision is the best approach for the given complex situation or not. The course is practice-oriented rather than theory-oriented.

Equipment student needs to prepare

PC and internet.

Prerequisite

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