This course gives information and basic tools for Japanese Business and Business cultures.
Learning outcomes
The objective of the course is to illustrate the reasons, forms, speed and various consequences of Japan's economic growth since World War II and especially since 60’s. Another objective is get the students acquainted with the Japanese management and leadership styles and their differencies compared to the Western styles.
Contents
The course describes the Japanese economy as a gigantic and varied market place. First, the macro structure and foreign trade are considered and then the role of the public sector in the economy is exactly explained through different approaches and operating modes. The corporate sector and consumer's sector are studied from the perspective of being potential customers for foreign companies by using data and other information. And, finally, the Japanese business culture is emphasized in the course.
Teaching methods
Teaching method
Contact
Online
Lectures
20 h
0 h
Teaching language
English
Modes of study
+ market report. Further information on modes of study is given by the lecturer in charge.
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
Study materials
Haak, Rene & Pudelko, Markus: Japanese Management: The Search for a New Balance between Continuity and Change, Palgrave Macmillan, 2006.
Pukkila, Jaana: Bisneskohteena Japani, Multikustannus Oy, 2002 or one textbook in English, to be precised with the lecturer.
Other materials, as given by the lecturer, will be delivered for Moodle.