Introductory Management

Introductory Management

Major Courses

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School of Economics and Management

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KCCBG1MCA1

2.00Credits

講義 (Lecture)

Fall semester 2026

(Fall semester)

Takahide YAMAGUCHI

School of Economics and Management

English

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Friday　３pm

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【Lecture Objectives】
When studying business administration, it is important to learn how business administration theory has developed. This lecture aims to provide knowledge of the basic theory of business administration, and will cover the history of business administration theory from its early research to the present day.

【Achievement Goals】
1) To acquire the basic theory of business administration,
2) To be able to explain how research has developed
3) To be able to do case studies of companies

Business Administration Theory from Zero

【Lecture content】 In this lecture, we will go through the development of management theory, starting from the beginning of management studies. In the lectures, we will deepen our understanding of management through group activities and presentations in small groups.
 
【Class schedule】
1.　Guidance (explaining the goals and outline of this lecture) and Next Week's Assignment1
2.　Discussion:　Education and Management

　　（Explain Mini report & mini presentation）

3.　Discussion: Tradition and Management

　 （Explain Mini report & mini presentation）

4.　Learning about scientific management　1: Group work on learning about the production process
5.　Learning about scientific management　2: Group work on learning about the production process
6.　Learning about human relations theory: Group work on thinking about motivation
7.　Learning about the management process: Group work considering the PDCA cycle
8. 　Company Research Workshop: First Meeting
9.　Company Research Workshop: Student meeting①
10.　Company Research Workshop: Student meeting②
11.　Company Research Workshop: Student meeting③
12.　Company Research Workshop: Final presentation
13.　Learn about decision-making theory in organizations
14.　Learn about strategic decisions in organizations
15.　Learn about contingency theory in organizations
Regular exam

In-person

• In-person classes only
• Not subject to the cap on distance-education credits

Fully permitted

The use of AI is permitted, but submissions will undergo AI detection. Submissions with an AI generation rate of 30% or higher may not be accepted.

A list of references will be distributed at the start of the class.

A list of references will be distributed at the start of the class.

【Preparation】Read the part of the teaching materials that will be covered in class in advance (15 hours), prepare for the presentation (15 hours)
【Review】Make notes (15 hours), reread the teaching materials to deepen and consolidate your understanding of the lecture content (15 hours)

The class will be divided into groups of around five people, and each group will give a presentation. There will be two group presentations.

Grading Criteria.
For those who understand the theory of business administration and can use it for analysis, credits will be awarded based on a grading scale of S (90 points or more), A (80 points or more), B (70 points or more) or C (60 points or more) based on the level of achievement of the abilities (knowledge, skills, ability to think, judgment and expression) listed in the lecture objectives and achievement goals.

Grading methods.
①Coursework reports (8 sessions) 25%
②Content of mini-presentations (9 sessions) (4-point scale)
③Contribution to mini-presentations (9 sessions) (5-point scale)
＊②×③＝20%
④Corporate presentations (7-point scale)
⑤Contribution to corporate presentations (5-point scale)
＊④×⑤＝35%
⑥Final examination 20%

In principle, quizzes are explained in the following lecture.
Presentation results will be critiqued in the next class.

For regular examinations, an overall critique and model answers are given using the class profile function in Universal Passport.

Students are expected to attend lectures after sufficient preparation and review of the relevant sections of the textbooks and other materials listed in ‘Lecture contents and lesson plans’, as well as homework and pre- and post-lesson study instructed during the class.
Peer evaluation is also taken into account in the grading process, so students are asked to evaluate their colleagues responsibly.

Not applicable.