Organizational Behavior and Leadership

Course Objectives

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In this course, “Organizational Behavior and Leadership” is defined as the “approach” an individual person (often a leader) takes to lead members toward organizational goals that are aligned with corporate strategy. The purpose of this course is to help students develop the leadership skills they need to be more effective in the practical business world. In this course, students will:

  • Learn key frameworks and their applications enabling them to grow into leaders that can cope better with the increasingly rapid changes taking place in today's business environment
  • Look back on their own professional careers and apply key lessons learned to their actual workplace
  • Explore and analyze operating conditions, business characteristics, and other factors related to management strategies 
  • Study the themes of  Leadership, Empowerment, Group Management, Change Management, Leadership and Organizations that Encourage Innovation and Fostering an Ideal Corporate Culture.

This course is intended for all students who aspire to improve their leadership ability and their capacity to adapt to environmental changes. 

Course Details

Programs: Full-time MBA, Part-time MBA, Pre-MBA
Discipline: Organizational Behavior and HRM
Required/Elective Course: Required Course
Number of Credits: 1.5
Report: Day 4
Class Capacity: 35 (Part-time MBA)

12 weeks, every other week
Online/On-Campus
JPY 128,000
Fundamental

 

Theme/Reading Materials

Day 1
Session A
THEME Conflict and Growth Faced by Middle Managers during Organizational Change
CASE Shohei Yamaguchi and Spark Corporation (A)
THEME Conflict and Growth Faced by Middle Managers during Organizational Change (Continued) 
CASE

Shohei Yamaguchi and Spark Corporation (A)

Shohei Yamaguchi and Spark Corporation (B)
Day 2
Session A
THEME Corporate management and leadership
CASE ・ Starbucks Corporation (A)
Session B
THEME Empowerment-based Leadership
CASE ・Taro Foods
 
Day 3
Session A
THEME Group Management and Team Building
CASE ・The Reform of Kirin Brewery: The V10 Project (A)
Session B
THEME Group Management and Team Building (Continued)
CASE ・The Reform of Kirin Brewery: The V10 Project (A)
 
Day 4
Session A
THEME Managing Organizational Change
CASE Unilever’s New Global Strategy: Competing through Sustainability
THEME Managing Organizational Change (Continued)
CASE Unilever’s New Global Strategy: Competing through Sustainability
Day 5
Session A
THEME Innovation Leadership and Teams
CASE Teaming at Disney Animation
THEME Innovation Leadership and Teams (Continued)
CASE Teaming at Disney Animation
Day 6
Session A
THEME Innovation Leadership and Organizational Change
CASE HCL Technologies (A)
Session B
THEME  Innovation Leadership and Organizational Change (Continued)
CASE HCL Technologies (A)

If you wish to start from the Pre-MBA,

Tuition Fee per course: 128,000 yen
Please find more about the Pre-MBA Program.

Course Schedule

Faculty

Tomoya Nakamura
Global/Asia/Japan, Management Philosophy, Marketing and Strategy, Specialization
"Welcome to GLOBIS! I am not sure which class you will be studying with me, but I hope to make your learning as stimulating as possible. There are many unique things in Japan and Asia. I hope to introduce them to you and to connect them with management knowledge. Let's explore the dynamism and influence that management can have to our society. I believe that you will be thrilled to see your vision expand."
Trond Varlid
Organizational Behavior and HRM
Various skills and knowledge are required to be successful in business. Arguably one of the most difficult skills to master, however, is managing and dealing with people. Are leaders born or made? Why do people and organizations tend to resist change? How can you bring about change in your team or organization when it is needed? How do you empower and motivate your team to be successful and achieve their best performance? These are some of the key themes we will cover in our Organizational Behavior and Leadership class—and I look forward to your active participation. See you in class!
Tadahiro Wakasugi
Global/Asia/Japan, Marketing and Strategy, Organizational Behavior and HRM
Welcome to GLOBIS! In my class, we will tackle real challenges through cases and discuss the issues with your classmates. My hope is that you will not only be equipped with tools or techniques but also develop your own “wisdom” that helps you pursue your personal mission. I hope you’ll have a pleasurable and meaningful time with us!
Kenya Yoshino
Critical and Analytical Skills, Management Philosophy, Organizational Behavior and HRM
"Why do we live? This simple question is what I want you to think in my course. This world is full of possibilities, but the "time"(one of our most precious resource) is limited. Therefore, we have to choose in which aspect we would like to focus. Being able to answer the above question gives you a clear criteria on where to focus. Maybe no one can answer the question with 100% certainty, but it is important that we keep searching for the answer. I am looking forward to discuss with you in this never ending quest."
Axel Wellbrock
Organizational Behavior and HRM
People make the difference in times of technological changes and innovation. Join me on a discovery tour of different aspects of leadership. I hope that by working together on real world cases, you will be able to gain valuable individual insights for your own leadership journey.

Faculty

Tomoya Nakamura
Tomoya Nakamura
Global/Asia/Japan, Management Philosophy, Marketing and Strategy, Specialization
"Welcome to GLOBIS! I am not sure which class you will be studying with me, but I hope to make your learning as stimulating as possible. There are many unique things in Japan and Asia. I hope to introduce them to you and to connect them with management knowledge. Let's explore the dynamism and influence that management can have to our society. I believe that you will be thrilled to see your vision expand."
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Trond Varlid
Trond Varlid
Organizational Behavior and HRM
Various skills and knowledge are required to be successful in business. Arguably one of the most difficult skills to master, however, is managing and dealing with people. Are leaders born or made? Why do people and organizations tend to resist change? How can you bring about change in your team or organization when it is needed? How do you empower and motivate your team to be successful and achieve their best performance? These are some of the key themes we will cover in our Organizational Behavior and Leadership class—and I look forward to your active participation. See you in class!
Learn more
Tadahiro Wakasugi
Tadahiro Wakasugi
Global/Asia/Japan, Marketing and Strategy, Organizational Behavior and HRM
Welcome to GLOBIS! In my class, we will tackle real challenges through cases and discuss the issues with your classmates. My hope is that you will not only be equipped with tools or techniques but also develop your own “wisdom” that helps you pursue your personal mission. I hope you’ll have a pleasurable and meaningful time with us!
Learn more
Kenya Yoshino
Kenya Yoshino
Critical and Analytical Skills, Management Philosophy, Organizational Behavior and HRM
"Why do we live? This simple question is what I want you to think in my course. This world is full of possibilities, but the "time"(one of our most precious resource) is limited. Therefore, we have to choose in which aspect we would like to focus. Being able to answer the above question gives you a clear criteria on where to focus. Maybe no one can answer the question with 100% certainty, but it is important that we keep searching for the answer. I am looking forward to discuss with you in this never ending quest."
Learn more
Axel Wellbrock
Axel Wellbrock
Organizational Behavior and HRM
People make the difference in times of technological changes and innovation. Join me on a discovery tour of different aspects of leadership. I hope that by working together on real world cases, you will be able to gain valuable individual insights for your own leadership journey.
Learn more

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