G8150100 Introduction to Management 1

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Economics Economics Evening Course

Lecture Code G8150100 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 経営学総論１

Subject Name
（Katakana）ケイエイガクソウロン１

Subject Name in
English Introduction to Management 1

Instructor SETO MASANORI

Instructor
(Katakana) セト　マサノリ

Campus Higashi-Senda Semester/Term 1st-Year, First Semester, First Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1st) Mon13-14：Higashi-Senda Lecture Rm M304

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 04 : Management

Eligible Students

Keywords management organization, manager, middle management, management philosophy, management strategy, organizational culture，leadership，followership, reflection

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Economics and Management
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・Basic knowledge of management, accounting and information technology

Class Objectives
/Class Outline In this class, beginners are the primary subjects, and as a general remark, based on the, using basic concepts of business administration and an understanding of management philosophy development and changes, fundamental issues regarding modern business management will be discussed. We will explain, while confirming, various concepts and ideas.
In particular, we will retrospectively review the strategic actions of the company thus far and outline its management characteristics. In addition, we will discuss how to solve issues that the companies confront while presenting strategic management cases that frequently ask “what is the purpose of management and what is the challenge?” to encourage students’ understanding.
Today, the manner of Japanese management is being questioned once again; hence, there is a demand for the establishment of a more evolved Japanese-style management approach

Class Schedule lesson1：Opening Session-Lecture Objectives, Procedures and Learning Methods-
lesson2：Business Management-Difference from Economics-
lesson3：Changes in basic thinking of management
lesson4：Modern Corporate Management Structure and Management Issues
lesson5：Decision making with top management
lesson6：Corporate Objectives and Management Strategy
lesson7：Basic Structure of Management Organization and Management Issues
lesson8：Organizational change and organizational learning
lesson9：Creation of new products and new businesses and the ideal way of organization
lesson10：Basic Financial Knowledge for Management
lesson11：Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
lesson12：Management Trajectories and Issues of Japanese Companies-Required --
Competitive Advantage-
lesson13：Roles and functions of the management philosophy that strengthens people and organizations
lesson14：Issues for Corporate Existence and Growth
lesson15：Feedback Session -Summary-

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Textbook: Masanori SETO (2017), Strategic Management Principles: The Process of Penetrating the Philosophy of Utilizing People and Organizations, Chuo Keizaisha.
Along with textbooks, elaborate notes and lecture notes are also important learning tools, including during preparation for regular exams. Resumes and supplementary explanatory materials will be distributed as needed.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

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Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Textbook: Masanori SETO (2017), Strategic Management Principles: The Process of Penetrating the Philosophy of Utilizing People and Organizations, Chuo Keizaisha.
Along with textbooks, elaborate notes and lecture notes are also important learning tools, including during preparation for regular exams. Resumes and supplementary explanatory materials will be distributed as needed.

Requirements This lecture will use PowerPoint materials and follow the contents of the textbook, especially during the second half; therefore, be sure to purchase the designated textbook in advance.

Grading Method Final examination 70%，Short test 30%
For each short test, after each test, we summarize the scoring results and provide feedback on learning points.

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it Worked at Mazda Motor Corporation (April 1982-March 2014)
Worked at The Chugoku Electric Power Company, Incorporated (December 1998-December 2001)

Message We accept questions during the lecture.

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	School of Economics Economics Evening Course
Lecture Code	G8150100	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	経営学総論１
Subject Name （Katakana）	ケイエイガクソウロン１
Subject Name in English	Introduction to Management 1
Instructor	SETO MASANORI
Instructor (Katakana)	セト　マサノリ
Campus	Higashi-Senda	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, First Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1st) Mon13-14：Higashi-Senda Lecture Rm M304
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)

Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	04 : Management
Eligible Students
Keywords	management organization, manager, middle management, management philosophy, management strategy, organizational culture，leadership，followership, reflection
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Economics and Management （Knowledge and Understanding）・Basic knowledge of management, accounting and information technology
Class Objectives /Class Outline	In this class, beginners are the primary subjects, and as a general remark, based on the, using basic concepts of business administration and an understanding of management philosophy development and changes, fundamental issues regarding modern business management will be discussed. We will explain, while confirming, various concepts and ideas. In particular, we will retrospectively review the strategic actions of the company thus far and outline its management characteristics. In addition, we will discuss how to solve issues that the companies confront while presenting strategic management cases that frequently ask “what is the purpose of management and what is the challenge?” to encourage students’ understanding. Today, the manner of Japanese management is being questioned once again; hence, there is a demand for the establishment of a more evolved Japanese-style management approach
Class Schedule	lesson1：Opening Session-Lecture Objectives, Procedures and Learning Methods- lesson2：Business Management-Difference from Economics- lesson3：Changes in basic thinking of management lesson4：Modern Corporate Management Structure and Management Issues lesson5：Decision making with top management lesson6：Corporate Objectives and Management Strategy lesson7：Basic Structure of Management Organization and Management Issues lesson8：Organizational change and organizational learning lesson9：Creation of new products and new businesses and the ideal way of organization lesson10：Basic Financial Knowledge for Management lesson11：Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) lesson12：Management Trajectories and Issues of Japanese Companies-Required -- Competitive Advantage- lesson13：Roles and functions of the management philosophy that strengthens people and organizations lesson14：Issues for Corporate Existence and Growth lesson15：Feedback Session -Summary-
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Textbook: Masanori SETO (2017), Strategic Management Principles: The Process of Penetrating the Philosophy of Utilizing People and Organizations, Chuo Keizaisha. Along with textbooks, elaborate notes and lecture notes are also important learning tools, including during preparation for regular exams. Resumes and supplementary explanatory materials will be distributed as needed.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Textbook: Masanori SETO (2017), Strategic Management Principles: The Process of Penetrating the Philosophy of Utilizing People and Organizations, Chuo Keizaisha. Along with textbooks, elaborate notes and lecture notes are also important learning tools, including during preparation for regular exams. Resumes and supplementary explanatory materials will be distributed as needed.
Requirements	This lecture will use PowerPoint materials and follow the contents of the textbook, especially during the second half; therefore, be sure to purchase the designated textbook in advance.
Grading Method	Final examination 70%，Short test 30% For each short test, after each test, we summarize the scoring results and provide feedback on learning points.
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	Worked at Mazda Motor Corporation (April 1982-March 2014) Worked at The Chugoku Electric Power Company, Incorporated (December 1998-December 2001)
Message	We accept questions during the lecture.
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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