＜概要/Course Content Summary＞
The number of Japanese companies over 100 years old is overwhelmingly large compared to other countries. Many of these long-established companies have maintained the philosophy of cherishing diverse stakeholders such as customers, business partners, employees, and local communities. Sampo-Yoshi (also known as three-way satisfaction) is a traditional Japanese concept that is at the heart of Japanese business. It has remained unchanged in its long history and has been illustrated in the behavior of companies, promoting harmonious consideration for various stakeholders to build a lasting relationship based on trust. It is also adopted by young managers in present day.
In this course, we will investigate the historical and theoretical framework of the Three-Way Satisfaction management philosophy and practices, and examine recent cases and how traditional management philosophy, innovation, creativity, and values still live on in modern Japanese business.
Furthermore, in the class, we will take up the key issues and trends currently facing Japanese business and employment. Specifically, the following important topics will be covered; human resources development mechanism in Japan, promoting regional creation and social innovation, Japanese way of promoting Corporate Social Responsibility and SDGs, current issues of the working environment in Japan such as working style reform and managing diversity, and global competencies and skills necessary to work worldwide. In the class, furthermore, I would like to touch upon the recent trend of the recruitment process and training system of new graduates unique to Japanese companies.
The course provides students with a unique opportunity to find one’s values in working by deepening the understanding of management philosophy and values that are inherited in Japanese business. The course will help students to acquire a range of positive attitudes, qualities and self-motivation essential to working not only in Japan, but also anywhere in the world. Students are provided with hands-on experiences by using practical examples and materials and explain in an easy-to-understand manner using comparisons with other countries.
＜到達目標/Goals,Aims＞
The objective of this course is to provide students with the following opportunities.
After taking the course, students will be able to;
・explain the Japanese traditional management - the values and management philosophy of Sampo-Yoshi (three-way satisfaction).
・define the concept and characteristics of Diversity Management.
・understand how the business activities and strategies are aligned to SDGs overarching goals.
・acquire basic knowledge about the key issues and trends currently facing Japanese business and employment.
・conduct research independently, and present own ideas clearly.
・acquire a range of positive attitudes, qualities and self-motivation essential to working anywhere in the world.
＜授業計画/Schedule＞
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Week 1
Introduction and course guidance
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Introduction, course descriptions, and providing a list of reading materials. Understanding basic backgrounds and technical terms.
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Week 2
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（内容/ Contents）
The historical and theoretical framework of the Three-Way Satisfaction - Understanding management philosophy and practices, and examine recent cases and how traditional management philosophy, innovation, creativity, and values still live on in modern business (1)
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Prior readings on the topic.
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Week 3
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（内容/ Contents）
The historical and theoretical framework of the Three-Way Satisfaction - Understanding management philosophy and practices, and examine recent cases and how traditional management philosophy, innovation, creativity, and values still live on in modern business (2)
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Prior readings on the topic, and prepare for a presentation.
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Week 4
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Human resources development and career development mechanism – Theory and practice, and examine issues of working environment globally and in Japan (1)
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Prior Readings on the topic.
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Week 5
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（内容/ Contents）
Human resources development and career development mechanism – Theory and practice, and examine issues of working environment globally and in Japan (2)
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Prior readings on the topic.
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Week 6
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Understanding diversity (1) - international perspectives - theory and practice
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Prior readings on the topic.
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Week 7
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Understanding diversity (2) - Management practice in working environment.
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Prior readings on the topic.
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Week 8
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Promoting regional creation and social innovation, Corporate Social Responsibility and SDGs – Trends and issues in Japan
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Prior readings on the topic.
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Week 9
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Introducing recent studies in new working environment and employment
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Prior readings on the topic.
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Week 10
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Company analysis - complete and submit a research presentation
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Submit presentation (power point slide or video-recorded).
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Week 11
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Understanding Project Cycle Management;logical thinking and problem-solving process (1)
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Prior Readings on the topic.
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Week 12
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Understanding Project Cycle Management;logical thinking and problem-solving process (2)
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Prior Readings on the topic.
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Week 13
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Understanding working environment in Japan and working for a Japanese company
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Prior Readings on the topic.
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Week 14
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Future work and life in Japan – examine the model and its implications to Japanese society and job market
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Prior Readings on the topic.
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Week 15
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A course summary and a final evaluation
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Prepare for a final report.
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CLASSROOM POLICIES
a) Every class consists of a combination of a short lecture (video-recorded) and/or powerpoint slide with notes, together with a resume with some important key words and reference list in order to strengthen your understanding on the topic.
b) A course plan may be subject to change.
＜成績評価基準/Evaluation Criteria＞
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Presentation and analytical report (in the week 10)
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60%
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The evaluation criteria of the work are conciseness, clarity, logicality, persuasiveness, analytical ability and originality.
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Final report.
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40%
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Students are required to complete final research report/project
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Course Requirements and Assignments
1. Evaluation of the class are based on submission of two research projects, (1) presentation slide, and (2) a final report. Instructions are given to the students through DUET/ECLASS.
2. No plagiarism and cheating.
3.The submission deadline must be adhered to.
＜成績評価結果/Results of assessment＞
成績評価の見方について/Notes for assessment
| 登録者数 |
成績評価（%) |
評点
平均値 |
備考
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| A |
B |
C |
D |
F |
他 |
| 35 |
71.4 |
22.9 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
5.7 |
0.0 |
3.5 |
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＜テキスト/Textbook＞
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Suenaga Kunitoshi, Translated by Larry Greenberg
, The Story of Japan's Ohmi Merchants: The Precept of Sanpo-yoshi
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(JPIC, 2019)
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Erin Meyer
, The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business
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(Oxford University Press, 2014)
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Lynda Gratton, Andrew Scott
, the 100-Year Life: Living and Working in an Age of Longevity
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(Bloomsbury Business, 2017)
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Other teaching materials including case studies, and references are provided via DUET system.
＜備考/Remarks＞
INSTRUCTOR: Naomi Konishi
Note: This syllabus will be subject to changes and/or revisions
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