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科目基礎情報／Course information

開講元学部／Faculty	国際教養学部／FACULTY OF LIBERAL ARTS
開講元学科／Department
登録コード／Registration Code	AIBE4450
期間／Period	2012年度／Academic Year 　　秋学期／AUTUMN
曜限／Period	月/Mon　4 , 木/Thu　4
科目名／Course title	MANAGEMENT IN JAPAN*／MANAGEMENT IN JAPAN
教員表示名	HAGHIRIAN Parissa
主担当教員名／Instructor	HAGHIRIAN Parissa／HAGHIRIAN PARISSA
単位数／Credits	4
更新日／Date of renewal	2012/02/05

講義概要情報／Course description 　　　[top]　[outline]　[bottom]

講義概要 ／Course description	Objectives The course introduces the characteristics of Japan as a place of business and the main aspects of Japanese management. The course starts with a theory lecture on culture and its relevance for international management and business communication. After this an overview of the modern Japanese business environment is given. Major points of discussion are the most prominent aspects of Japanese management, such as production management, distribution as well as human resource and knowledge management within Japanese corporations. The course aims to: • review existing literature and theory in the field of Japanese management, Japanese business culture and comparative management • provide an overview of the modern Japanese business environment • explain the most important social concepts in Japanese society and their relevance to Japanese management and Japanese business culture • discuss the most prominent aspects of Japanese management, such as production management, distribution and management activities within a Japanese corporation Expectations Students are expected to attend classes and participate actively in class discussion. The majority of meetings will be held in a seminar format. Students will form students` groups and work on different topics. Accordingly, attendance and participation in class discussions will be critical to the success of this course and will also determine students` grades.
他学部・他研究科受講可否 ／Other departments' students	可／Yes ※要覧記載の履修対象とする年次を確認すること。 Please make sure to confirm the student year listed in the bulletin.
評価基準・割合 ／Evaluation	出席状況／Attendance　（10.0％） 授業参加／Class participation　（10.0％） リアクションペーパー／Reaction paper　（10.0％） レポート／Report　（30.0％） 秋学期学期末試験（授業期間中）／Autumn Semester final exam(in class)　（20.0％） 中間試験／Mid-term exam　（20.0％）
テキスト／Textbook	自由記述／Free Text　：Text Book Chen, Min (2004): Asian Management Systems, London: Thompson Learning. The course is strongly based on this textbook. All additional readings will be provided by the lecturer. Recommended Reading Adler, N. (2002): International Dimensions of Organizational Behavior. Cincinnati, Ohio: Thompson Learning. Abbeglen, J. and Stalk, G. (1996): Kaisha; The Japanese Corporation. Tokyo: Tuttle Books. Benedict, R. (1989): The Chrysanthemum and the Sword; Patterns of Japanese Culture, Charles E. Tuttle Publishers, Tokyo. Chie, N. (1992): The Japanese Society, Charles E. Tuttle Publishers, Tokyo, 8.Ed. Czinkota, M. and Kotabe M. (2000): Japanese Distribution Strategy. London: Thompson Learning. Hall, E. T. (1989). Beyond Culture. Doubleday, Anchor books, New York. Keeley, T. (2001): International Human Resource Management in Japanese Firms; Their greatest Challenge. Houndsmills: Palgrave. Kotler, P., Ang S. H., Leong S. M., Tan C.T. (1999): Marketing Management; an Asian Perspective, Prentice Hall, Singapore. Moeran B. (1996): A Japanese Advertising Agency; An Anthropology of Media and Markets, University of Hawai’i Press, Honolulu. Schütte, H. and Ciarlante, D. (1998): Consumer Behavior in Asia. New York: New York University Press.
添付ファイル ／attachments	Management in Japan_Syllabus 2008.doc

講義スケジュール／Schedule 　　　[top]　[outline]　[bottom]

授業計画／Class schedule

1.Class 1 Management and Culture – Introduction - How Are Culture and Management Related? - Why Do We Need To Learn About It? Management in East and West Main Concepts and Models How Does Culture Affect Management? - Work Behavior Varies Across Countries - Organizational Culture and National Culture - Are Organizations Becoming More Similar? 2.Class 2 Collectivism - Japan as a Collectivistic Society - Uchi – Soto - Collectivism in the Japanese Workplace 3.Class 3 Harmony - Conflict and Uncertainty Avoidance - Group Decision Making 4.Class 4 Tateshakai - Hierarchy in Japanese Society - Senpai – Kohai Relationships 5.Class 5 Communication Styles - The Concept of Communication - High Context  vs. Low Context? - Managerial Communication in Japan - Relevance of Information - Information Technology in Japan 6.Class 6 Achievement Orientation - Gaman and ganbaru - Gisei and giri 7.Class 7 Development of Management in Japan - Overview of the Historical Development of Management in Japan - The Japanese Recession - Expectations for the 21st Century 8.Class 8 Japanese Industry Structure - Relationships Between Government and Business - Zaibatsu - Keiretsu (Structure and Relevance) November 4th (1pm) until November 5th (evening) Excursion to Nagoya, Toyota 9.Class 9 The Japanese Consumer Market - Japanese Consumers - Japanese Consumer Behavior 10.Class 10 Production Management in Japan - JIT - Kanban - Total Quality Management (TQM) 11.Class 11 Human Resource Management in Japan - General Concepts - Seniority - Life-time Employment 12.Class 12, November 24 The Japanese Distribution System - Wholesale Structure and Practice - Retail Structure and Process - Major Changes since the Early 1990s 13.Class 13 Mid Term Test 14.Class 14 Knowledge Management in Japan - Nonaka and the Japanese Approach to Knowledge - Transferring Knowledge within the Japanese Organization 15.Class 15 Strategy Formulation in Japanese Management - Strategic Planning and Japanese Competitive Advantages - Japans Competitive Advantages in the World Market - Drive for High Quality and Low Cost 16.Class 16 Decision Making Processes - Japanese Hierarchy and Its Influence on Decision Making - Nemawashi - Ringi Seido 17.Class 17 Japanese Negotiating Styles - Unique Perceptions of Negotiations - Negotiating Teams - Negotiation Tactics 18.Class 18 Structural Changes - Current Attempts of Structural Changes - A Future Outlook 19.Class 19 Changes in Japanese Management Styles - Are Japanese Companies Ready for Change? - Post-Crisis Management - The Future of Japanese MNCs 20.Class 20 Group Project 21.Class 21 Group Project 22.Class 22 Group Project 23.Class 23 Group Project 24.Class 24 Japanese Keiretsus in the 21st Century - Keiretsus opening up - Challenges and Opportunities 25.Class 25 Foreign Investment in Japan - FDI in Japan - Entry Barriers and how to overcome them 26.Class 26 The Future of Japanese Management - Lessons learned 27.Class 27 28.Class 28 Final Test