講義名 Japanese Business and MarketingⅠ ≪◇学部≫
講義開講時期 前期
曜日・時限 木5
単位数 2

担当教員
氏名
薄上 二郎

学習目標(到達目標) Upon completion of the course, students will have acquired:

・an understanding of fundamental concepts and principles of Japanese management and marketing practice.

・an understanding of cultural and regional diversity and differences in the global market.
授業概要(教育目的) This course introduces the concepts and practices in the field of Japanese management, related international business and Marketing strategy to help students understand how Japanese companies are conducting business and decision making on marketing.
授業計画表
 
項目内容
第1回Introduction to Management

Course orientation
What is management?
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Check the course syllabus section
Be ready to introduce yourself
Read material for next week, prepare for class discussion
第2回Evaluating a Firm's External EnvironmentPEST analysis
Case study
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Read material for next week, prepare for class discussion
第3回Evaluating a Firm's External Environment
Evaluating a Firm's Internal Capabilities 1 
SWOT analysis
Case study
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Read material for next week, prepare for class discussion
第4回Evaluating a Firm's External Environment
Evaluating a Firm's Internal Capabilities 2 
SWOT analysis
TOWS analysis
Key performance indicators (KPIs)
Case study
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Read material for next week, prepare for class discussion
第5回Planning, Strategy, and Competitive Advantage 1
What is strategy and the strategic management process? 
Case study
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Read material for next week, prepare for class discussion
第6回Planning, Strategy, and Competitive Advantage 2 Corporate level strategy
Case study
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Read material for next week, prepare for class discussion
第7回Planning, Strategy, and Competitive Advantage 3 Corporate diversification
Case study
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Read material for next week, prepare for class discussion
第8回Low Cost Strategy
Competitive advantage - Cost Leadership
Competitive advantage -Low Cost
Case study
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Read material for next week, prepare for class discussion
第9回Differentiation Strategy Competitive advantage - Differentiation
Case study
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Read material for next week, prepare for class discussion
第10回Focus Strategy
Japanese SMEs
Case study
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Read material for next week, prepare for class discussion
第11回Marketing and Marketing Strategy of Japanese firms 1 What is marketing?
Understanding the marketplace and consumers
Consumer market and marketing in Japan, 4Ps
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Read material for next week, prepare for class discussion
第12回Marketing and Marketing Strategy of Japanese firms 2
Individual Presentation of the Project
Market segmentation, marketing strategy in Japan
Case study
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Read material for next week, prepare for class discussion
第13回Marketing and Marketing Strategy of Japanese firms 3
Individual Presentation of the Project
New product development
Product life-cycle strategy
Case study
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Read material for next week, prepare for class discussion
第14回Marketing and Marketing Strategy of Japanese firms 4
Individual Presentation of the Project
Pricing strategy
Case study
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Read material for next week, prepare for class discussion
第15回Marketing and Marketing Strategy of Japanese firms
5
Individual Presentation of the Project
Place strategy
Case study
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None required
授業形式 The class activities will include lectures, case studies, and presentations.
評価方法
定期試験 レポート 小テスト 講義態度
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その他 合計
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評価の特記事項 A late arrival will be considered as a half day absence.
参考文献 Gareth Jones and Jennifer George(2016) Contemporary Management (9th edition), McGraw-Hill International.
オフィスアワー(授業相談) Thursday by appointment, before or after class
事前学習の内容など,学生へのメッセージ Case study materials, essential background reading and reference materials will be distributed in class.