Universität Wien

150111 VO Introduction to Japanese Economy and Management (2022W)

1.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 15 - Ostasienwissenschaften

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Lecture start: Tue, 11 October 2022. The accompanying moodle platform will be made available at the beginning of October.

  • Tuesday 11.10. 18:30 - 20:30 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Tuesday 25.10. 18:30 - 20:30 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Tuesday 08.11. 18:30 - 20:30 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Tuesday 29.11. 18:30 - 20:30 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Tuesday 13.12. 18:30 - 20:30 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Tuesday 17.01. 18:30 - 20:30 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
  • Tuesday 31.01. 18:30 - 20:30 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Japan is one of the largest, most developed and dynamic economies in the world. Within an exceptionally short period of time, Japan industrialized and achieved economic prosperity in the process of opening up to the world (starting with the Meiji Restoration, 1868). With its “miraculous” recovery from the ashes of the Second World War, Japan soon rose to the position of an economic superpower. It was the world’s second largest economy from 1968 to 2010 and is currently ranked third. The country has a well-educated, industrious workforce, and its affluent population makes it one of the world’s biggest consumer markets.
The economic development of Japan and its position in the global markets has evoked different reactions over time. For many observers, distinctive Japanese management practices became a major explanatory factor for the economic success. Japanese management was widely seen as a role model for the West, at least until the 1990s, when the same features were made responsible for the “lost decade” and protracted recovery.
—AIM—
The aim of this lecture series is to provide a sound basic understanding of Japan’s economic features, as well as of the history of Japan’s economic development. The lecture further examines distinctive characteristics, such as management practices in the areas of human resources and production. This should enable students to independently assess current developments in Japan, recognize similarities between Japan’s experience and today’s emerging markets, and provide insights that are useful for working or doing business in Japan. The lecture series intends to nurture interest so as to encourage self-study to further deepen knowledge.
—METHODS—
The lectures are currently planned to be held in-person and on-site, supported by materials on the e-learning platform moodle.
Lectures in lecture hall B of the AAKH UniCampus will be held in accordance with the then prevailing COVID-19 regulations of the University of Vienna.
The exact timing of lectures (or changes to dates) are as announced on moodle. Currently, the series is divided in seven sessions (with two sessions each month, except in December).
The teaching language is English. German or Japanese language skills are not required.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam.
Grading is usually based on a final exam (in English language). No auxiliary aids are allowed during the exam.
Further details on exam modalities and exam preparations will be provided on the moodle platform. The exam dates are announced on u:space, u:find and moodle.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

A score of over 50% is required to pass the written final exam with a positive grade.
Further details concerning the exam are provided on the moodle platform.
Grading scale: sehr gut/very good (90-100%), gut/good (75-89%), befriedigend/satisfactory (61-74%), genügend/adequate (51-60%), nicht genügend/fail (≤50%).

Examination topics

Lecture materials and accompanying information can be found on the e-learning platform (moodle). The final grade is based on a written exam which covers the contents of the lectures and resources on the e-learning platform.

Reading list

The literature accompanying the lecture and relevant to the exam can be found on the e-learning platform (moodle). To access the platform, registration is required (via u:find).

Association in the course directory

MA ECOS, M4 -Teil 2,
EC UA 153 Interkulturelle Kompetenz Ostasien, Modul M2,
EC UA 154 Wirtschaftskommunikation Japanisch I,
Modul Alternative Erweiterungen (für BA)
MA Koreanologie M2

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