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Business Issues in Japan’s Economy (AEAS 2207)
Summer Term 2022, Georg D. Blind, PhD
Addressees
Generally, advanced BA students focusing on Japanese economy and all IN-EAST MA students are welcome to join this course, which is part of the advanced module “International Economic and Business Issues of Japan” (AEAS 2207).
Course description
This course is part II of module AEAS 2207 and aims to add case work experience to the knowledge acquired by attending the lecture “Japan’s Role in Global and Regional Economic Relations ” (part I of AEAS2207).
In their case study research, participants build on their previously acquired skills and knowledge. The selection of case studies is designed to challenge common views and misperceptions through critical inquiry. The course builds on an interactive setting commonly found in the consulting industry with the lecturer coaching participants in group study sessions that precede individual presentations by one week.
Topics addressed (selection, tentative)
The following list builds on main topics of AEAS2207 part I (given in italics)
1. Competitiveness and external trade
“Japan’s dual economy case A: The Cement Industry“
„Japan’s dual economy case B: Consumer electronics”
2. Foreign direct investment
Case A: Incoming cross-border M&A: TBD
Case B: Outgoing cross-border M&A: TBD
3. Special mechanisms
Case A: „Innovation without Venture Capital: how can that be?”
Case B: “What kind of innovation to expect?”
4. Economic relations with East Asia, US and Europe
Case A: „From supplier to subsidiary: Hitachi vs. Thales”
Case B: “Out- and back-sourcing: Competing in and with China”
5. Japan’s external monetary economic relations
Case A: „The Japanese Yen and currency risks in foreign trade”
Case B: “Foreign private equity in Japan”
6. Asia-Pacific Integration
Case A: “Korea-Japan FTA negotiations: And if it was not political but competitivity issues?”
Course type
Seminar, 2 ECTS credit points
Exam type
Full case presentation (20-30 mins and moderation of a 10-15 minute group discussion)
- Short essay reflecting on own learning process (1-2 pages)
Course outline
Session 1a: Introduction and case overview
Session 1b: Group study on Cases 1
Session 2a: Presentation Cases 1
Session 2b: Group Study Cases 2
Session 3a: Presentation Cases 2
Session 3b: Group Study Cases 3
Session 4a: Presentation Cases 3
Session 4b: Group Study Cases 4
Session 5a: Presentation Cases 4
Session 5b: Group Study Cases 5
Session 6a: Presentation Cases 5
Session 6b: Group Study Cases 6
Session 7a: Presentation Cases 6
Session 7b: Wrap-up |
