授業の目的 【日本語】
Goals of the Course(JPN) | | |
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授業の目的 【英語】
Goals of the Course | | | The private sector has increasingly become a critical actor in economic and social development in developing countries and emerging economies. This interdisciplinary course integrates both business and development perspectives to explore how enterprises contribute to and are shaped by development processes. From the business perspective, students will explore how multinational corporations and enterprises operate in emerging markets, including foreign direct investment, market entry strategies, global value chains, and international human resource management. From the development perspective, the course examines how business activities influence employment creation, workforce development, poverty reduction, and inclusive growth in developing countries. Students will analyze diverse issues ranging from labor markets and the informal economy to global integration mechanisms and public-private partnerships, acquiring knowledge and skills relevant for formulating business strategies and development policies that contribute to sustainable and inclusive development in emerging economies. |
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到達目標 【日本語】
Objectives of the Course(JPN) | | |
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到達目標 【英語】
Objectives of the Course | | | Upon completion of this course, students will be able to analyze the complex relationships between business activities and development outcomes in emerging economies. Students will be able to evaluate the role of foreign direct investment and multinational corporations, including their impacts on technology transfer, employment creation, and local enterprise linkages. Students will be able to assess labor market dynamics, informal economy challenges, and skills development issues in developing countries. Students will be able to apply business strategy frameworks to evaluate market entry strategies and operational challenges in emerging markets. Finally, students will be able to design development-oriented business strategies that align commercial objectives with inclusive growth and sustainable development goals. |
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授業の内容や構成
Course Content / Plan | | Part I: Foundations of Business and Development (Session 1-6)
Session 1: Introduction & Course Overview
Session 2: Development Challenges in Emerging Economies
Session 3: Globalization & International Business
Session 4: FDI and Multinational Corporations
Session 5: MNC Operations in Emerging Markets
Session 6: Group Case Study Presentations (Industry/Company Analysis)
Part II: Human Capital, Labor Markets & Inclusive Growth (Session 7-10)
Session 7: Jobs, Employment & Labor Markets in Developing Countries
Session 8: SME Development & Informal Economy
Session 9: International Human Resource Management
Session 10: Country Presentations I (Labor Market & Employment Analysis)
Part III: Global Business Strategies & Integration (Session 11-15)
Session 11: Strategy and International Business
Session 12: Global Value Chains & Supply Chains
Session 13: International Organizations & Public-Private Partnerships
Session 14: Country Presentations II (Business Strategy Proposals)
Session 15: Wrap-up & Final Reflections |
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履修条件・関連する科目
Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | | There is no precondition to take this course. |
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成績評価の方法と基準
Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | | Students will be evaluated based on their contribution to classroom discussions (20%), assignments (30%), and presentations (50%). Credit is given to C- or C (where applicable) or higher grade by assessing each criterion. |
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教科書・参考書
Textbook/Reference Book | | Relevant reading materials will be distributed during class sessions as needed.
References:
Alain D. Janvry & Elisabeth Sadoulet, 2021. Development Economics: Theory & Practice. Routledge.
Charles Hill & William Hernandez Requejo, 2022. Global Business Today. MaGraw-Hill Irwin.
Daniels J. D., Radebaugh, 2015. International Business: Environments and Operations. Pearson.
Ghemawat, P, 2007. Redefining Global Strategy. Harvard Business School Press.
Hoskisson, R.E. et al., 2000. Strategy in Emerging Economies. Academy of management journal, 43(3), pp. 249-267.
Makino, S, et al., 2004. Does Country Matter?. Strategic management journal, 25, 1027-1043.
Mason A Carpenter, 2011. International Business. Saylor Foundation.
Michael Geringer, 2025. International Business. Evergreen Release.
Orley Ashenfelter & David Card, 2011. Handbook of Labor Economics, 4B. Elsevier. |
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課外学習等（授業時間外学習の指示）
Study Load(Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | | Students are required to read assigned materials, prepare for class discussions, and develop group case study presentations and individual country presentations on topics announced in class. Reading materials will be distributed as needed. |
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注意事項
Notice for Students | | |
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使用言語
Language(s) for Instruction & Discussion | | |
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授業開講形態等
Lecture format, etc. | | |
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遠隔授業（オンデマンド型）で行う場合の追加措置
Additional measures for remote class (on-demand class) | | |
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