| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
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| 51708:Research Project GBL (BC) | 2022 | Spring | Fri5 | College Of Business Administration | SCHLUNZE ROLF DIETER | 2 |
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Course Outline and Method
First, you will learn the theoretical background and methods for conducting research. Then we will interview DJW agile members such as Duesseldorf and Munich. We will analyze the data obtained from the interview and compile it into a report. Classes are mainly face-to-face and group work. The language used in the class is English, including interviews and reports.
This course is a business major subject offered in English.
Domestic students and international students will study together in this course.
This course follows a co-operative learning style in which students learn actively.
This course will be held in person.
Student Attainment Objectives
- You will get a better understanding of the formation of intercultural spaces for innovative communities such as Start-Ups and other forms of entrepreneurship.
- You will be able to observe cultural differences and similarities, and interpret them in purpose to develop creative practices working and communing inter-culturally.
Recommended Preparatory Course
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
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| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| 1 | Introduction |
Research design, research objectives, research option, self-introduction of research members/students, tentative schedule |
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| 2-3 | Realizing problems with innovation |
Cluster theory, Digitalization of industry and society: Industry 4.0 vs. Society 5.0, Innovation of SMEs, Start-ups, New world with innovation hot spots; Innovation hubs in Japan (Tokyo vs. Osaka) and Germany (Duesseldorf vs. Munich). |
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| 4 | Searching for a cross-cultural lens |
Learning about cultural dimensions (Hofstede; Trompenaars & Hampten-Turner), Concept of how cultural dimensions can be reconciled; How can we measure cultural proximity? |
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| 5 | Theorizing of proximity and knowledge networks |
Proximity dimensions by Boschma: geographical, institutional, organizational, social and cognitive proximity; Where can we find global and local networks for innovation creation? |
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| 6 | Discovering cross-cultural competence and synergy |
Intercultural intelligence CQ, cultural learning and experiences, training, cultural synergy creation |
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| 7 | Forming an innovation community |
Model for investigating the formation of innovation communities, Proximity and cultural competence including cognitive, semi-cognitive, motivational and behavioral intelligence; cultural training vs. experiences: "Get your feet wet!?" |
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| 8 | Formulating research questions, building hypotheses |
Can we expect that cross-cultural realms in global value chains and within the workplaces lead to heighten the shared values and trust in emerging spaces of innovation communities?
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| 9-10 | Preparing a questionnaire |
Testing questions about proximity, cultural experience, cognitive behavior, channels and synergy creation |
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| 11 | Surveying in Osaka, Japan |
Investigating about proximity, cultural experience, cognitive behavior, channels and synergy creation |
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| 12 | Interviewing a Munich-based German manager |
Investigating about proximity, cultural experience, cognitive behavior, channels and synergy creation.
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| 13 | Transcription |
Learning how to transcript an interview;
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| 14 | Qualitative analysis of a transcripts |
Learning how to analysis the interview transcripts and other material
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| 15 | Presenting results |
Students present their project research findings; Feedback.
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Class Format
All classes will be held using multimedia tools (live-streamed).
BCP level 2 or lower:
All classes will be held in person; however, classes will be held using multimedia tools (live-streamed) for those students who are unable to participate in person and who issue a request to the university for accommodation.
Given the nature of the class content, the 12th, 13th, 14th class will be held using multimedia tools (live-streamed).
At the beginning of April this course will be held using multimedia tools (live-streamed). It will be announced in manaba+ . Please check it before the first class.
Recommendations for Private Study
Grade Evaluation Method
| Kind | Percentage | Grading Criteria etc. |
|---|---|---|
| Final Examination (Written) | ||
| Report Examination (A report to be submitted by the unified deadline) |
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| Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment (Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class) |
100 | - Writing up an report
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Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
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)
Other Comments
URL:http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp//students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html