Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
51887:International Strategic Management (B) 2022 Fall Thu5 College　Of　Business　Administration KOBAYASHI NORIKAZU 2

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AC241

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

Globalization and digitalization are giving a significant impact on international management strategies around the world. In addition, many Japanese companies are expanding their overseas operations because declining birthrate and aging population in the country.

In this lecture, students will first learn the basic concepts of international management, and then discuss how companies can build a competitive advantage in the newly emerging global business environment.

In addition to lectures, group discussions are held in each class so that Japanese and international students with different perspectives and experiences can share their views to deepen their understanding of international management.

Regardless of the BCP level, all classes in this course will be conducted through live online classes. We will inform the details by manaba+R and conduct a live online class using ZOOM according to the timetable.

Student Attainment Objectives

1. Understand the basic concepts of international strategic management
2. Understand the impact of globalization and digitalization on business management
3. Be able to make logical analysis and clear presentation while enhancing cultural intelligence

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.
・The basic theoretical knowledge about management strategy, organization etc. is desirable.

Course Schedule

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

Introduction

Outline of the course, What is international strategic management, Ice break and grouping for the discussion team.

Note: Students are requested to attend this 1st lecture, because an explanation of the course contents and performance evaluation method, and Grouping for the discussion team will be effectuated.
 

2

General frameworks of international business

Definition and history of MNC (Multi National Corporation) , Development stage of international business

3

Strategic aspect of international business management

Overview of major analytical frameworks of international business management

4

The new environment of international business-1

Evolution of globalization and the implications for international business

5

The new environment of international business-2

Impact of the digital revolution, How digitalization affects international business

6

New challenge for Japan

Major issues for Japanese society, economy and business

7

International businesses and culture-1

Global strategy and culture, How cultural differences affect organizations

8

Guest speaker

Mr Bryan Sherman (CEO, Gramercy Engagement Group)

9

International businesses and culture-2

Can we see the culture?, Communicating and managing across cultures

10

Business synergy creation

What is synergy?, How to create synergy in international business

11

Regional strategy

Global vs Regional Strategy, Case Study on the European operation.

12

International growth strategy

Major framework of growth strategy, New business development strategy, M&A as a growth strategy

13

International negotiation strategy

Negotiation strategy for the global business environment

14

International Human Resource Management (IHRM) strategy

Maximizing the performance of an international team, International managers` career development

15

Living as you are in the age of globalization

Know your values, Expand your comfort zone, Strategic career development

Class Format

This course will be conducted only through a live online class. We will inform the details by manaba+R and conduct a live zoom session according to the timetable.

Recommendations for Private Study

Academic papers, case studies etc. will be shared by manaba+R, when necessary.


Students are requested to attend the 1st lecture, because an explanation of the course contents and performance evaluation method, and grouping for discussion group will be effectuated.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written) 0

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)		 0

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

After class assignment (60%).
Presentation of group discussions (25%)
Class discussion (15%)

-No final exam or report.
-This course imposes attendance requirements. If the number of absences exceeds one-third, your score will be automatically F (Failed with 6 or more than 6 absences )
-Students are expected to make active participation in group discussions to contribute to the class.
-There will be after class assignment (about 10 times using manaba+R questionnaire)
-Your remark in the class will be counted as a bonus point.

・Others
The attendance requirement for this lecture by Zoom is that the video camera function must be turned on from the beginning to the end of the lecture after entering into Zoom. The reason is to check if students could understand the messages of the lecturer.

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

This class has no textbook.

Reference Books

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Managing Across Borders Bartlett, Ghoshal Harvard Business School Press 9781578517077
The Culture Map Erin Meyer Public Affairs 9781610392761
International Dimension of Organizational Behavior Nancy Adler Thomson South-Western 9780324360745
The Competitive Advantage of Nations Michael Porter Free Press 97806848414

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)

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

Other Comments

About the practical experiences of the teacher: The teacher had been engaged in areas such as corporate planning and strategy, International growth strategy, new business development, M&A and Venture capital investment in Japan and Europe. Utilizing these practical experiences, not only the knowledge of theory but also the knowledge of how to implement the theory would be shared through the course.

The teacher in charge of this course has the right to change the cases and the contents in the syllabus by giving explanations to the students in advance.

This course is designed to help students to:
1. Understand the dynamic world of constantly changing global business (practical perspective).
2. Understand the academic interest in international management (conceptual perspective).
3. Take advantage of this course as a reference for considering your future international career (professional perspective).
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