授業科目名 年度 学期 開講曜日・時限 学部・研究科 全担当教員 単位数
51472:[2025 秋セメスター]経営学特殊講義β(XH) § 51473:コース特殊講義（組織とマネジメント）β(XH) § 51474:国際経営学特殊講義β(XH) § 51475:コース特殊講義（戦略とマーケティング）β(XH) § 51476:コース特殊講義(会計とファイナンス)β(XH) 2025 秋セメスター 水4 経営学部 黒木 正樹 2

キャンパス

OIC

授業施設

AS368セミナールーム

授業で利用する言語

英語

授業の概要と方法

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.

受講生の到達目標

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.

事前に履修しておくことが望まれる科目

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.

授業スケジュール

授業回数/
担当教員（複数担当の場合） 		テーマ
キーワード・文献・補足事項等
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.

授業実施形態


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

授業外学習の指示

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.

成績評価方法

種別 割合(%) 評価基準等
定期試験（筆記）

レポート試験
（統一締切日を締切とするレポート）

上記以外の試験・レポート、平常点評価
（日常的な授業における取組状況の評価）		 100

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

Total scores: 145.




成績評価方法(備考)

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
  
      
　　　　　　

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

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.

教科書

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

参考書

参考書(使用頻度、その他補足)

参考になるwwwページ

授業内外における学生・教員間のコミュニケーションの方法

コミュニケーションペーパー,manaba+R,学生との直接対話

備考

"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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