Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
51472:[2025 Fall]Special Topics on Business Management β (XH) § 51473:Special Topics on Organization and Management β (XH) § 51474:Special Topics on International Business β (XH) § 51475:Special Topics on Strategy and Marketing β (XH) § 51476:Special Topics on Accounting and Finance β (XH) 2025 Fall Wed4 College　Of　Business　Administration KUROKI MASAKI 2

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AS368

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

This course intends to deepen the understanding of its students regarding the business environments and cultures of Japanese society. Through the lectures and the case analyses, students will explore the historical and cultural contexts of the leading Japanese companies, including well-known large companies and some medium-sized companies.

Classes during the "Infection Spread Prevention Period" will be provided through re given only by manaba + R only.

Student Attainment Objectives

Students are expected to expand their knowledge and deepen their understanding of Japanese companies’ business approaches and their cultures. The students also will learn the key business terminology and events in Japanese society.

Recommended Preparatory Course

This course targets students who have a minimum TOEFL®-ITP score of 520, TOEFL®-iBT score of 68 or TOEIC® score of 620 or equivalent.

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1

Introduction & discussion about Japanese business environments and other related issues.

Students & instructors will become acquainted with one another's background. Especially the instructor will clearly identify what students will learn through this course. "[+R Class] For details, would you check manaba+R."

2

Lecture & discussion regarding the theory and concepts in the textbook of "Whtehill. A.M Japanese Management".

Whtehill. A.M Japanese Management: Cultures and Values, Page 39-56
Economic and Social Forces, Page 62-79, The structure of Industry, Page 85-99

3

Innovating Tradition at Hosoo

Students will learn the backbone of Japanese capitalism in analyzing a small but historical company which creates Kimono.

4

Case Study ①

Ann Nippon Airways: Students will learn about the business model of the traditional Japanese company's business model & its approach to expanding the business.
Quiz①

5

Case Study ②

Sony Corporation's Aibo & its future business direction 　
Students will use Harvard Business School Cases
Quiz ②

6

First Guest Speaker

 (Ex-Panasonic researcher or others)

7

Case Study ③

Suntory（Leading brewering company）
Students will use Harvard Business School Cases
Quiz ③

8

Case Study ④

Seven-Eleven: Students will use Harvard Business School Cases
Quiz ④

9

Case Study ⑤

Yamato Transport: Valuing and pricing network services（A Japanese company which fought against the Japanese government to create the new business model）.
Quiz ⑤

10

Case Study ⑥

Fuji Film Vs Kodak
Quiz ⑥

11

Case Study ⑦

Domino’s　Pizza Japan
Quiz ⑦
Learn about foreign-affiliated companies that have already entered Japan and are already successful.

12

Case Study ⑧

Louis Vuitton in Japan
Learn about foreign-affiliated companies that have already entered Japan and are already successful.

13

Second Guest Speaker

TBA

14

Final discussion about the companies surveyed and Japanese society.

Class Format


The lecture will be held in a face-to-face manner.

Recommendations for Private Study

Cases
The objective of case studies is to develop the abilities to apply previously acquired concepts to specific situations. The case studies help the students perceive various contexts through the lens of a decision-maker or the people who were involved in the stuation situation. The student is Students will be required to perform the appropriate analysis and then make a presentation about the assigned company analysis.

Group assignment and presentation
During the course, you students will be required to analyze a company of your choice, preferably one with at least a branch office in Japan. You will be expected to make Students will be expected to work in groups to analyze the company in groups and make a presentation of their findings.

The aim of group discussion and analysis is to
- Allow students, to draw on the concepts covered in class and apply them to practical situations;
- Sharpen their analytical skills;
- Encourage them to learn how to make recommendations and how to justify your opinions; and
- Improve their group-working skills and give them an opportunity to improve their skills to communicate in written and spoken English in front of a relatively friendly audience.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written)

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

・Attending points: 15
・Quizzes: 10x10= 100 points
・Case analysis preseantaion: 30

Total scores: 145.




Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

You get your grade based on the wieghted points.

For example:
Your scores: Above 145 ⇒ 100：Ａ＋
　　　　　　Above 130 ⇒　90: Ａ＋
　　　　　　Above 115⇒　80: A
                      Above 101⇒　70: B
                      Above 87⇒　60:C
  
      
　　　　　　

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Copies of some text books textbooks and C case studies will be provided by the lecture instructor on the first day of the class

During the “Infection Spread Prevention Period,” classes will be available through manaba+R only.

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Communication Paper,Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students

Other Comments

"Assignments for returning students (students whose study abroad & whose the completion notification was accepted between the start of spring semester classes and the end of April)”

After taking the lecture recorded by the ZOOM recording, you take a quiz. The instructor prepares the quiz based on the class materials—no extra assignment.
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