Foundations of Management.

(Mgt. 301) The four traditional management functions--planning, organizing, leading/motivating, and controlling--plus communicating and incorporating ethics in decision-making--constitute the bulk of the course substance. Interviewing managers, relating the theories and principles of management to each student's work experience, in-class case analysis and oral presentation are typical components. Classpage

Business, Government & Society.

(Mgt. 341) The focus is on the relationships among these three institutions, with an emphasis on how the business organization is affected by government and how, in turn, the business organization affects society. Issues such as equal opportunity, employee relations, government regulation, the environment, and product safety are studied in the context of ethical decision-making. Students conduct research using the internet via the world wide web sites of corporations, interest groups, and various government agencies. Class Page.

International Business.

(Mgt. 345) Students examine the factors influencing U.S. companies wishing to do business abroad, such as cultural differences, foreign government regulations, currency valuation, and the infrastructure (communications, worker skill, transportation, etc,) of undeveloped, developing, and developed countries. These factors are then related to the various functional areas of the firm, such as accounting, finance, operations, human resources, new product development, sales, advertising, etc. to see how management might be affected. Students make use of the internet to obtain information from and about foreign countries, as well as from the world wide web sites of U.S. multinationals. Syllabus

Global Marketing.

(Mkt. 329) The major marketing functions--pricing, advertising, sales, new product development, distribution--and how they are performed in other countries are examined. The focus is on how a U.S. marketing manager might have to adapt when doing business in another country. Extensive use of the internet is an integral part of the course, with particular emphasis on the collection of information from multinational companies and foreign countries. Students will make e-mail contact with students from other countries to obtain information. Class Page

Individual and Society in Japan.

(Soc.Sci. 162 - Core Three) This is a writing intensive General Education course. The subject matter is in three parts: the historical development of Japanese culture and social traditions; the major institutions which serve to define a culture (religion, education, language); and the roles and circumstances of different population groups in present day Japan. Throughout, students will critically analyze and compare developments and practices in Japan with those of the U.S. in order to better understand the differences. The emphasis will be on description and understanding, as is appropriate in Core Three courses. Through a variety of writing exercises, students will have the opportunity to improve their critical thinking as well as their communication skills. Class Page

Women in Japan.

(Women's Studies 162 - Core Three) This is a writing intensive General Education course. The subject matter is in three parts: the historical development of women's roles in Japanese culture and society; the major institutions which serve to define a culture (religion, education, language) and how they have shaped the place of women in Japanese society; and the roles and circumstances of women, in a variety of demographic groups, from infant to the elderly. Throughout, students will critically analyze and compare the place of women in Japanese society with those of women in the U.S. in order to better understand the differences. The emphasis will be on description and understanding, as is appropriate to Core Three courses. Through a variety of writing exercises, students will have the opportunity to improve their critical thinking and communication skill. Class Page

Comparative Business Ethics in Literature: Japan & the U.S.

(Mgt. 2xx - Core Four) This is a writing intensive General Education course. The subject matter is in three parts, the first two of which are introductory: the basic business relationships and functions which serve as the source and background for a discussion of ethical decision-making; and the major ethical traditions of Japan (Confucianism) and the U.S. (Utilitarianism, Deontology, Pragmatism, and Justice). The bulk of the course involves critically analyzing the behavior of specific individuals in business situations. Using novels, plays, and film from both Japan and the West, students will compare business behavior in the two societies, with particular attention to relations between employers and their employees, customers, suppliers, and society. Syllabus