| 授業名 | JAPANESE BUSINESS AND ECONOMY |
|---|---|
| Course Title | JAPANESE BUSINESS AND ECONOMY |
| 担当教員 Instructor Name | Hakeem Muhammad Mohsin |
| コード Couse Code | NUC282_N18A |
| 授業形態 Class Type | |
| 単位 Credits | |
| 言語 Language | EN |
| 学位 Degree | BSc |
| 開講情報 Terms / Location | 2018 UG Nisshin Spring |
授業の概要 Course Overview
Misson Statementとの関係性 / Connection to our Mission Statement
授業の目的（意義） / Importance of this course
Japan is third largest economy of the world with amazingly smaller population and area compared to other large economies. Rise of Japanese economy after world war II till the lost decade explains the economic shift from manufacturing sector to services. Japanese Electronic giants are now trying to struggle in presence of recent era innovations. On the other hand, service sector companies with stat of the art technology are innovating and expanding aggressively. Besides shift in basic economic structure Japanese business practices are evolving with the passage of time, corporate culture is getting more open and diverse compared to few decades ago. The course is designed to explain Japan’s economic shift from world largest exporter of manufactured products to consumer-based economy with huge demand for technologically advanced products. Topics from economic change to demographic change, manufacturing to value addition, homogeneity to diversity will be part of cases and discussion. Also, the course can be helpful for the students who want to know about “Rise of Asia” and its impact on world economy.
到達目標 / Achievement Goal
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
LG3 Ethical Decision Making
LG2 Diversity Awareness
LG3 Ethical Decision Making
受講後得られる具体的スキルや知識 Learning Outcomes
1. Should be able to understand the Japan’s economic shift during last century.
2. Understand the issues related to lost decade and implications.
3. Determine how technological revolution transformed the Japanese Business Environment.
4. Understand the Evolution of Japanese Business Practices.
2. Understand the issues related to lost decade and implications.
3. Determine how technological revolution transformed the Japanese Business Environment.
4. Understand the Evolution of Japanese Business Practices.
教育手法 Teaching Method
| 教育手法 Teaching Method | % of Course Time | |
|---|---|---|
| インプット型 Traditional | 50 % | |
| 参加者中心型 Participant-Centered Learning | ケースメソッド Case Method | 50 % |
| 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
Course Approach
The course contents will include lecture handouts, case studies and other discussion materials brought into the class by instructor. Readings (cases or discussion material) are assigned for each class; students are expected to complete the readings beforehand. Active participation is required and expected.
Feedback
Evaluation and feedback on quizzes, assignments and presentations will be provided by the faculty member.
The course contents will include lecture handouts, case studies and other discussion materials brought into the class by instructor. Readings (cases or discussion material) are assigned for each class; students are expected to complete the readings beforehand. Active participation is required and expected.
Feedback
Evaluation and feedback on quizzes, assignments and presentations will be provided by the faculty member.
授業スケジュール Course Schedule
Week 1:
Course Overview, Objectives and Expectations
- List of Cases for Japanese Business and Economy
Week 2:
Current State of Japanese Business and Economy
- Understanding Deflation
Week 3:
Economic Shift from Manufacturing Giants to Services Industry
- Japanese Business- Case 1
Week 4:
Lost decade and consequential implications
- Understanding lost decade
- Changes in Economic Activity
Week 5:
Corporate Culture Diversity and Economy
- Japanese Corporate Culture and Multinational Corporation
Week 6:
Technological Advancement and Economy
- Japanese Business- Case 2
Week 7:
Changing Demographics and Economy
Week 8:
Rise of Asia and world economy, opportunities for Japan
Week 9:
Rise of Asia and world economy, challenges for Japan
- Japanese Business- Case 3
Week 10:
Prolonged Deflation and its Implications
Week 11:
Understanding Abenomics, different perspectives
- Debate on Economic Policy and Achievements
Week 12:
Realizing and Overcoming Challenges in Changing Japan
- Japanese Business- Case 4
Week 13:
Realizing and Capitalizing Opportunities in Changing Japan
Week 14:
Summary and Conclusions. Guidance for the final exam
Course Overview, Objectives and Expectations
- List of Cases for Japanese Business and Economy
Week 2:
Current State of Japanese Business and Economy
- Understanding Deflation
Week 3:
Economic Shift from Manufacturing Giants to Services Industry
- Japanese Business- Case 1
Week 4:
Lost decade and consequential implications
- Understanding lost decade
- Changes in Economic Activity
Week 5:
Corporate Culture Diversity and Economy
- Japanese Corporate Culture and Multinational Corporation
Week 6:
Technological Advancement and Economy
- Japanese Business- Case 2
Week 7:
Changing Demographics and Economy
Week 8:
Rise of Asia and world economy, opportunities for Japan
Week 9:
Rise of Asia and world economy, challenges for Japan
- Japanese Business- Case 3
Week 10:
Prolonged Deflation and its Implications
Week 11:
Understanding Abenomics, different perspectives
- Debate on Economic Policy and Achievements
Week 12:
Realizing and Overcoming Challenges in Changing Japan
- Japanese Business- Case 4
Week 13:
Realizing and Capitalizing Opportunities in Changing Japan
Week 14:
Summary and Conclusions. Guidance for the final exam
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。
*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 | 30 % |
| クラス貢献度合計 Class Contribution Total | 30 % |
| 予習レポート Preparation Report | 0 % |
| 小テスト Quizzes / Tests | 40 % |
| 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 | 30 % |
| 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
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ケースは使用しません。
教科書 Textbook
- There is no set text for this course but a suggested reading list will be made available. 「Up to date content from different sources will feature prominently and participants are encouraged to engage with both Japanese and overseas sources of information. Guidance will be provided.」.（.）
参考文献・資料 Additional Readings and Resource
- Changing Japanese Business, Economy and Society: Globalization of Post-Bubble Japan, M. Nakamura, Palgrave Macmillan, 2004, ISBN-13: 978-1349520749
- Sunset in the Land of the Rising Sun: Why Japanese Multinational Corporations Will Struggle in the Global Future (INSEAD Business Press), J. Black and A. Morrison, Palgrave Macmillan; 2010 edition, ISBN-13: 978-1403967329
- The Japanese Economy 3rd edition, David Flath, Oxford University Press, 2014, ISBN-13: 978-0198702405
- The Japanese Economy, Takatoshi, Ito, MIT Press, 1996, ISBN-13: 978-0262090292
- The Japanese Economy: Then, Now, and Beyond, Mitsuru Taniuchi, Cengage Learning, 2014, ISBN-13: 978-9814568609x
- The Power to Compete: An Economist and an Entrepreneur on Revitalizing Japan in the Global Economy, Hiroshi Mikitani and Ryoichi Mikitani, Wiley; 1 edition, 2014, ISBN-13: 978-1119000600
- Sunset in the Land of the Rising Sun: Why Japanese Multinational Corporations Will Struggle in the Global Future (INSEAD Business Press), J. Black and A. Morrison, Palgrave Macmillan; 2010 edition, ISBN-13: 978-1403967329
- The Japanese Economy 3rd edition, David Flath, Oxford University Press, 2014, ISBN-13: 978-0198702405
- The Japanese Economy, Takatoshi, Ito, MIT Press, 1996, ISBN-13: 978-0262090292
- The Japanese Economy: Then, Now, and Beyond, Mitsuru Taniuchi, Cengage Learning, 2014, ISBN-13: 978-9814568609x
- The Power to Compete: An Economist and an Entrepreneur on Revitalizing Japan in the Global Economy, Hiroshi Mikitani and Ryoichi Mikitani, Wiley; 1 edition, 2014, ISBN-13: 978-1119000600
授業調査に対するコメント Comment on Course Evaluation
Not Applicable
担当教員のプロフィール About the Instructor
Dr. Hakeem is an associate professor at NUCB Business School, Nagoya University of Commerce and Business. He earned his doctorate and master degrees from the Graduate School of Economics and Management, Tohoku University, Japan, and attended Harvard Business School (HBS), Harvard University for executive education. He worked as an adjunct professor in renowned institutions including, Burgundy School of Business, France, Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies (GIS), Hosei University, Japan, and the Graduate School, Tohoku University of Community Service and Science, Japan. He received various awards and scholarships during his academic career, including the Japanese Government Scholarship (MEXT) and JSPS Fellowship at Tohoku University. He has published a number of articles and participated in a series of conferences. His research interests include but are not limited to International Business, Regional Sustainability, Strategic Management, and Network Science.
（実務経験 Work experience）
Dr. Hakeem's professional experience includes work in Investment Management, Financial Consultancy, Education, Training, and Career Counselling in different organizations.
Refereed Articles
- (2024) Turning Lemons into Lemonade: Social Support as a Moderator of the Relationship Between Technostress and Quality of Life Among University Students. Psychology Research and Behavior Management
- (2024) Leveraging place-based resources for quality education: insights from a forest community outreach project in Japan. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education
- (2023) Regional Sustainable Development Using a Quadruple Helix Approach in Japan. Regional Studies, Regional Science
- (2022) Application of learning organization 2.0: a case study of Ricoh Ena Forest Japan. The Learning Organization
- (2022) Linking Past with the Future: The Case of Toyota Woven City. NUCB insight 11
Refereed Proceedings
- (2024). Impact of Sustainability Orientation on Entrepreneurial Intention of university students: Mediating roles of Sustainability Emotion. European Academy of Management Proceedings .European Academy of Management. 1. 4. University of Bath, UK
- (2023). Leveraging Place-Based Resources for Regional Sustainability: Insights from a Collaborative Consulting Project. 7th Islamic Finance, Banking & Business Ethics Global Conference .7th Islamic Finance, Banking & Business Ethics Global Conference. 1. 1. Islamabad, Pakistan
- (2023). Transforming Regional Competitiveness through Innovative Smart Technologies: The Case of Toyota Woven City. European Academy of Management (EURAM) Annual Conference 2023 Proceedings .European Academy of Management (EURAM) Annual Conference 2023. 1. 2. Trinity Business School, Dublin, Ireland
- (2019). Equity Markets, Economic Indicators and Investment Patterns: The Network Perspective. Society of Interdisciplinary Business Research (SIBR) 2019 Conference Proceedings ."The Interdisciplinary Approach to Research, Innovation and Practice" SIBR 2019 Conference. 1. 2. Osaka, Japan
- (2018). Asia Pacific, TPP (Trans Pacific Partnership) and US; The Network Perspective. SIBR Conference on Interdisciplinary Business & Economics Research .SIBR Conference on Interdisciplinary Business & Economics Research. 1. 2. Osaka, Japan