TEIO43 Industrial Management in Japan - Field Study, ECTS-points
/INDUSTRIELL ORGANISATION I JAPAN - fältstudie/

Advancement level:
C

Aim:
To promote an understanding of Japanese business organization and corporate culture, and how they differ from organization and culture in Swedish firms.

Prerequisites:
TEIO 35 Industrial Management

Course organization:
Students are given individual tutoring and feedback before and after their stay in Japan.

Course content:
Field study of a Japanese industrial firm, for example manufacturing, supply management or marketing, including comparison with the organization of correspondent functions at a Swedish company. The final design of the field study is worked out with the Japanese host firm.

Course literature:
Articles, books and company documents which analyze relevant industrial issues in Japan. Selected after discussion with examiner.

PRA1, 5 p.
The field study is summed up in a written report, which is presented and discussed at a seminar at the University, after the field study.

Course language is Swedish.