International Management b 留

36056

広田　堅志、棚橋　慶太、松川　佳洋

2.00単位

2年

2023年度後期

In this course, we will study "What is International Management?" based on an in-depth exploration of Japanese-style management. Several decades ago, Japanese-style management was praised in popular books such as "Japan as No.1" attracting attention from all over the world. Currently, however, it faces many serious difficulties and challenges, and it is now recognized that Japanese management must take a wider, global perspective. Under these circumstances, International Management has become an essential issue for Japanese companies. We believe that many of the challenges Japanese companies face can be shared with international students. By discussing these issues with you, we will deepen our knowledge of International Management.

The goal is to gain basic knowledge of " International Management", especially focusing on Japanese-style management. Since this course will comprise of lectures, student presentations and discussions, another objective is to improve the student's communication and presentation skills as well as to improve skills in group work.

【Matsukawa】
1. Introduction: "What is International Management?" based on Japanese-style management. 　
2. Technology transfer from abroad and its evolution from historical and cultural perspectives.
3. Cross-Cultural Management.
4. International Management Structure.
5. Parent and Subsidiary Companies in Overseas Management.
6. History of International Management of Japanese Companies.
7. Management and Regional Integration.
8. How should Companies’ management evolve after the Pandemic?　
【Hirota】
9. The emergence of “Factory Asia” and Organization of global production processes.
10. Intermediate Goods Trade Within Asia
11. Trade in value-added: Towards new measures for international trade
【Tanahashi】
12. Introduction to Business Management Accounting 　
13. Management Accounting in Japan: The “Ameoba Management System”
14. Real Earnings Management: The Case of J-REITs
【Matsukawa, Hirota and Tanahashi】
15. Student Presentations & Discussions. What can be Learned from this course?

International Economics
International Finance
International Trade

At the end of each class, you may preview topics to be covered in the next class or receive reading assignments of materials to further your understanding of the topic of the next class. Before attending each class session, please spend at least 30 minutes to prepare, including through looking up unfamiliar terms and words in advance based on the preparation information.　

There is no textbook. Appropriate materials related to session topics will be distributed to students.

Multinationals And Global Capitalism: From the Nineteenth to the Twenty-first Century, Geoffrey Jones, Oxford University Press, 2014
Trade patterns and global value chains in East Asia: From trade in goods to trade in tasks, IDE-JETRO/WTO, 2011

Exams not done during regular exam period.

Grades will be determined as follows:
30% —Participation in discussions
40% —Research Papers(Twice)
30% —Presentation

Both Matsukawa and Tanahashi have worked in the real business world for many years and would like to bring their perspectives as researchers and practitioners to this International Business class.

As participation in class discussions comprises a major part of the coursework, class attendance is required.
Note: Japanese students interested in taking the course are expected to have the equivalent of the following English proficiency: TOEIC 700 or over; TOEFL 500 or over (paper-based).