シラバス Syllabus

授業名 Leading High-Performace Teams
Course Title Leading High-Performace Teams
担当教員 Instructor Name 横山 研治(Kenji Yokoyama)
コード Couse Code GLP230_G23V
授業形態 Class Type 講義 Regular course
授業形式 Class Format Campus & Live
単位 Credits 2
言語 Language EN
科目区分 Course Category 入門科目0系 / Pre
学位 Degree MBA
開講情報 Terms / Location 2023 GSM Nagoya Fall

授業の概要 Course Overview

Misson Statementとの関係性 / Connection to our Mission Statement

With the trend that the source of competitiveness in the digital age is "human capital" that creates innovative businesses, there grows a need for a place where leaders to grow and development themselves for the next generation.
In addition to acquiring management knowledge and skills at an early stage, how can one acquire the ability and confidence to create new ideas and carry them through, with an awareness of recent management issues such as ESG (environment, society, and corporate governance) and global "competition" and "collaborative creation"?

授業の目的(意義) / Importance of this course

Leading High-Performance Team is a course created in collaboration with Nikkei Business School in which participants from NUCB Business School learn together with expierenced non-degree Japanese business people. This course aims to hone the skills and abilities through dialogue and the exchange of ideas and opinions, allowing development of next-generation leaders that can adapt in the gradually changing global environment.

到達目標 / Achievement Goal


Through practical discussions among multinational students and business people via case method, you will acquire the knowledge, perspective, and skills necessary for you to be in charge of management in the future

本授業の該当ラーニングゴール Learning Goals

*本学の教育ミッションを具現化する形で設定されています。

LG1 Critical Thinking
LG2 Diversity Awareness
LG7 Global Perspective (GLP)

受講後得られる具体的スキルや知識 Learning Outcomes


Through practical discussions among multinational students and business people via case method, you will acquire the knowledge, perspective, and skills necessary for to be in charge of management in the future

SDGsとの関連性 Relevance to Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 4 質の高い教育をみんなに(Quality Education)

教育手法 Teaching Method

教育手法 Teaching Method % of Course Time
インプット型 Traditional 30 %
参加者中心型 Participant-Centered Learning ケースメソッド Case Method 70 %
フィールドメソッド Field Method 0 %
合計 Total 100 %

事前学修と事後学修の内容、レポート、課題に対するフィードバック方法 Pre- and Post-Course Learning, Report, Feedback methods

This course is graded on a Pass or No Pass basis.
NUCB registrant limit : 20
Students need to attend at least 4 evening sessions out of the total 6 sessions AND attend the 2 in-person intensive classes to get credits.

授業スケジュール Course Schedule

第1日(Day1)

Lecture & Discussion via Zoom - October 26th 18:30 - 20:00 JST

Topic: Orientation on case method learning
Kenji Yokoyama, Professor, Nagoya University of Commerce and Business School
Ricardo Lim Professor, Nagoya University of Commerce and Business School

Course description and how to conduct and take classes using the case method


第2日(Day2)

Intensive on Campus November 4th & 5th10:00 - 14:40 JST (Social gathering following course on the 4th)

Managing Organizations and Driving Innovation in the Organizations 
Topic: Organizational Operations and Organizational Innovation
Hiroshi Uchikoga, Professor, Nagoya University of Commerce and Business School
Kenji Yokoyama, Professor, Nagoya University of Commerce and Business School
Ricardo Lim Professor, Nagoya University of Commerce and Business School

In this era of uncertainty, we recognize the problems inherent in various organizational forms and consider the essence necessary for organizational management. At the same time, we will deepen our understanding of organizational innovation from various perspectives such as innovation, strategy, corporate culture, leadership, team formation, star player treatment, and collaboration in order to form a transformative and next-generation organization.

第3日(Day3)

Lecture & Discussion via Zoom - November 16th 19:00 - 21:20 JST

Managing Multinational Business
Topic: Multinational Business Management
Mohsin Hakeem, Associate Professor, Nagoya University of Commerce and Business School

By understanding the cultural differences faced by multinational companies, we provide insights to apply that knowledge to management and policy. As a manager, you will understand the strategic issues associated with the diverse business environment and consider the social and ethical responsibilities to deal with different situations and how to manage multinational companies according to their business size and business form through case discussions.


第4日(Day4)

Lecture & Discussion via Zoom - November 23th 19:00 - 21:20 JST

Leading Operational Excellence
Topic: Operations Management
Sandy Wong, Lecturer, Faculty of Business Administration, Nagoya University of Commerce and Business

Learn strategic approaches to improving operational performance, including increasing profit margins and employee engagement, while developing your organization's foundational operations. As the market environment continues to change and evolve, we will discuss the essence necessary to acquire sustainable operational capabilities that will lead to the success of the company.

第5日(Day5)

Lecture & Discussion via Zoom - November 30th 19:00 - 21:20 JST

Driving Corporate Performance
Topic: How to improve corporate performance
Kentaro Koga, Professor, Nagoya University of Commerce and Business School

How should corporate managers deal with day-to-day management issues? A deeper understanding of employee performance measurement, business management systems, accountability, and organizational design can be reflected in the company's performance.

第6日(Day6)

Lecture & Discussion via Zoom - December 7th 19:00 - 21:20 JST

Leading in the Digital Age
Topic: How to proceed with digital transformation
Ricardo Lim Professor, Nagoya University of Commerce and Business School

Explore the behaviors of leaders driving digital transformation. Understand new approaches to overcoming obstacles to digital transformation while examining the leadership and organizational culture that international business owners practice to build stronger organizations. Explore what it takes to transform your organization to build an agile, resilient, and sustainable organization that leverages technology.


第7日(Day7)

Lecture & Discussion via Zoom - December 14th 19:00 - 21:20 JST

Sustainable Business Leadership
Topic: Business Leadership for Sustainability
Kenji Yokoyama, Professor, Nagoya University of Commerce and Business School

Cultivate a sustainability perspective in management strategy and operations. Specifically, we aim to learn about the difficulty of imitation by activity systems and the establishment of competitive advantages through case-method discussions as factors for enhancing sustainability.




成績評価方法 Evaluation Criteria

*成績は下記該当項目を基に決定されます。
*クラス貢献度合計はコールドコールと授業内での挙手発言の合算値です。
講師用内規準拠 Method of Assessment Weights
コールドコール Cold Call 0 %
授業内での挙手発言 Class Contribution 100 %
クラス貢献度合計 Class Contribution Total 100 %
予習レポート Preparation Report 0 %
小テスト Quizzes / Tests 0 %
シミュレーション成績 Simulation 0 %
ケース試験 Case Exam 0 %
最終レポート Final Report 0 %
期末試験 Final Exam 0 %
参加者による相互評価 Peer Assessment 0 %
合計 Total 100 %

評価の留意事項 Notes on Evaluation Criteria

使用ケース一覧 List of Cases

    ケースは使用しません。

教科書 Textbook

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参考文献・資料 Additional Readings and Resource

N/A

授業調査に対するコメント Comment on Course Evaluation

N/A

担当教員のプロフィール About the Instructor 


Professor Dr. Kenji Yokoyama attained a bachelor of economics at Waseda University and a doctor of management later. His specialties are international trade practices and strategic management. He wrote more than 50 paper articles for PRJs and made more than 40 academic presentations about these areas. With his academic contribution, he was awarded the "International Trade Promotion Award" twice in 1992 and 1995, and the "Foreign Trade Academy Award" in 2002. He has been active in promoting multi-cultural education not only in Japan but also in the entire Asia Pacific area. For these activities, he was nominated and shortlisted for the Asia Contribution Award and the Asia Future Award three times in a raw from 2019 to 2020.

(実務経験 Work experience)


Before joining NUCB Business School, he had worked for Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) for 21 years. He was one of the founders of APU. He took the positions of an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Dean for Admissions, Dean for Student Affairs, Dean for School of Management, Advisor to President and Vice-President during the 21 years. He was President of the AAPBS (Association of Asia Pacific Business Schools) and is now the advisor to the president. He is also the Vice-Chair of the Business School Committee at JUAA. He has been working for various public organizations as head of committees and so forth.

Refereed Articles

  • (2024) Impact of AACSB Accreditation on Education Quality: Perception of Faculty in an Accredited School in Japan. International Journal of Educational Management
  • (2016) Source of Economic Growth in Ethiopia: An Application of Vector Error Correction Model. Australian Academy of Business and Economics Review (AABER) 2(4):






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