| 授業名 | Managing Family Business |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Managing Family Business |
| 担当教員 Instructor Name | 横山 研治（Kenji Yokoyama） |
| コード Couse Code | NUC429_N24B |
| 授業形態 Class Type | 講義 Regular course |
| 授業形式 Class Format | On Campus |
| 単位 Credits | 2 |
| 言語 Language | EN |
| 科目区分 Course Category | 専門教育科目 / Specialized Subject |
| 学位 Degree | BBA |
| 開講情報 Terms / Location | 2024 UG Nisshin Term4 |
授業の概要 Course Overview
Misson Statementとの関係性 / Connection to our Mission Statement
Students learn what is necessary to be an ethical and innovative leader. This is cuncurrent with NUCB's mission.
授業の目的（意義） / Importance of this course
The family business that can be defined as the business being possessed and operated by families has supported not only Japan’s economy but other economies. Family businesses are facing serious problems in the midst of population decrease and market maturity right now. Family businesses are particularly famous for its longevity. Most of longer lasting businesses than 100 years are family owned and managed. They are abundant of secrets and wisdom they have acquired through long history of management. We shouldn’t waste the secrets and wisdom, which are especially important to people who are thinking of establishing enterprises. This course provides models and theories for understanding on what the family business is all about. The course also gives the students lots of opportunities to learn wisdom and secrets for operating businesses.
Students are expected to reach the stages of understanding fundamental theories and models about family business and family business leaders' mindset and ethical behavior.
Students are expected to reach the stages of understanding fundamental theories and models about family business and family business leaders' mindset and ethical behavior.
到達目標 / Achievement Goal
Students will understand the role and position of Japanese SMEs in the economy and industry, the characteristics and issues of corporate management, and be able to specifically describe the roles played by SMEs and examples of excellent management.
The second one is understanding the challenges and positive roles of SMEs in the regional economy and specific industries, and be able to explain SME policies, regional revitalization measures, and industry development policies.
Understand the characteristics of the management of venture companies, the economic and social environment that is essential for creation and development, and be able to explain the process of entrepreneurship and measures to create and foster venture companies.
The second one is understanding the challenges and positive roles of SMEs in the regional economy and specific industries, and be able to explain SME policies, regional revitalization measures, and industry development policies.
Understand the characteristics of the management of venture companies, the economic and social environment that is essential for creation and development, and be able to explain the process of entrepreneurship and measures to create and foster venture companies.
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。
LG3 Ethical Decision Making
LG4 Effective Communication
LG6 Managerial Perspectives (BBA)
LG4 Effective Communication
LG6 Managerial Perspectives (BBA)
受講後得られる具体的スキルや知識 Learning Outcomes
When the students complete this course, they are expected to attain the following learning outcomes:
1. Fundamental theories and models for understanding and analyzing family business
2. Typical issues and challenges to family business
3. Approaches, solutions and ways of thinking toward the issues and challenges
4. Flexible and clear mindset about management as the result of the above threes
1. Fundamental theories and models for understanding and analyzing family business
2. Typical issues and challenges to family business
3. Approaches, solutions and ways of thinking toward the issues and challenges
4. Flexible and clear mindset about management as the result of the above threes
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
Students will be evaluated by the quantity and quality of your participations. Your comments can be categorized as facts, generalization and applications quality-wise.
You are expected to submit a lecture review after listening to each lecture. The evaluation criteria are whether you wrote with your own words and the level of your understanding of what was taught in class.
You are expected to submit a lecture review after listening to each lecture. The evaluation criteria are whether you wrote with your own words and the level of your understanding of what was taught in class.
授業スケジュール Course Schedule
第1日（Day1）
Introduction 2Concept Learning 1
Concept Learning 2
Concept learning 3
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Breif cases will be used and distributed in class.第2日（Day2）
Introduction 3Concept Learning 1
Concept Learning 2
Concept learning 3
●使用するケース
Brief cases will be used and distributed in class.第3日（Day3）
Introduction of Family Business Conflicts 1Group Discussion
Class Discussion
●使用するケース
Seven & I HoldingsIdemitsu
第4日（Day4）
Introduction of Family Business Conflicts 2Group Discussion
Class Discussion
●使用するケース
HayashibaraDaio
第5日（Day5）
Introduction of Family Business GovernanceGroup Discussion
Class Discussion
●使用するケース
Kawanishi HoldingsSanwa Shurui 1
Fukuya
第6日（Day6）
Introduction of Family Business NurturingGroup Discussion
Class Discussion
●使用するケース
Fukuju-enDoi Shiba Zuke Honpo
Shichimiya Honpo
第7日（Day7）
Introduction of Family Business StrategyGroup Discussion
Class Discussion
●使用するケース
HermesAsahi Intecc
Honda Plus
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。
You are expected to submit a lecture review after listening to each lecture. The evaluation criteria are whether you wrote with your own words and the level of your understanding of what was taught in class.
*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 | 65 % |
| クラス貢献度合計 Class Contribution Total | 65 % |
| 予習レポート Preparation Report | 35 % |
| 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
The course will be conducted by the case method with some concept learning. You will be evaluated by the quantity and quality of your participations. Your comments can be categorized as facts, generalization and applications quality-wise.You are expected to submit a lecture review after listening to each lecture. The evaluation criteria are whether you wrote with your own words and the level of your understanding of what was taught in class.
教科書 Textbook
- no textbook used「no text book used」no textbook used（no t）
参考文献・資料 Additional Readings and Resource
Craig & Justin, Leading a Family Business: Best practices for Long-term Stewardship, Praeger Pub. 2017
Jose Manuel Saiz-Alvarez ed., Entrepreneurship and Family Business Vitality, Springer, 2020
Aronoff, McClure, and Ward, Family Business Succession, Palgrave Macmillan, 2017
Carlock, When Family Businesses are Best, Palgrave Macmillan, 2010
Jose Manuel Saiz-Alvarez ed., Entrepreneurship and Family Business Vitality, Springer, 2020
Aronoff, McClure, and Ward, Family Business Succession, Palgrave Macmillan, 2017
Carlock, When Family Businesses are Best, Palgrave Macmillan, 2010
授業調査に対するコメント Comment on Course Evaluation
There were comments saying that it was very good that most cases were short but in same cases they didn't have detailed information. It is unavoidable for short case to have a lack of information. This year I'll add necessary information for your discussion aurally.
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):