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Course Code etc
Academic Year 2025
College College of Law and Politics
Course Code EX680
Theme・Subtitle Corporate Governance
Class Format Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)
Class Format (Supplementary Items) Enjoyable and comfortable interactive discussions and role-plays (e.g., board of director meetings); "Socratic Method" to explore real-world case studies.
Campus Seminar
Campus Ikebukuro
Semester Fall semester
DayPeriod・Room Tue.3
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Credits 2
Course Number LPX2911
Language English
Class Registration Method "Other" Registration
Assigned Year 配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。
Prerequisite Regulations
Acceptance of Other Colleges 履修登録システムの『他学部・他研究科履修不許可科目一覧』で確認してください。
Course Cancellation 〇(履修中止可/ Eligible for cancellation)
Online Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper Limit
Relationship with Degree Policy 各授業科目は、学部・研究科の定める学位授与方針(DP)や教育課程編成の方針(CP)に基づき、カリキュラム上に配置されています。詳細はカリキュラム・マップで確認することができます。
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【Course Objectives】

By analyzing corporate governance systems and many interesting real-world case studies – both successes and failures – from various parts of the world, we will discover the vital and growing links between corporate governance and international business. We will also develop skills helpful in identifying and thereafter remedying corporate governance weaknesses/vulnerabilities within the organizations you may join in the future.

Additionally, by considering significant trends and topics pertaining to corporate governance such as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), shareholder and stakeholder activism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Corporate Socio-Political Activism (CSA), AI ethics, and privacy and data protection regulatory compliance, we will come to understand how company valuations and reputations are being shaped by corporate governance in the modern business world.

【Course Contents】

Through interactive lectures, role plays, and small group exercises, we will explore corporate governance as it is viewed and implemented in various countries and companies around the globe – including the ongoing debate regarding shareholder primacy versus multi-stakeholder governance principles.

Numerous historic and modern case studies of corporate governance success stories and, in contrast, famous crises and scandals will provide valuable insights into best practices to pursue and red flags to be cautious of as future legal and/or business professionals.

We will consistently investigate the important links between corporate governance – a combination of business, legal, ethics, and even political and social factors – and actual business results, competitiveness, enterprise risk management (ERM) (e.g., reputation risks), share/enterprise value, and employer branding (including in terms of employee recruitment and retention).

In addition, our course will allow us to assess intriguing issues and trends related to corporate governance such as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), stakeholder activism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Corporate Socio-Political Activism (CSA), AI ethics, and expectations/regulations around privacy and data protection.

[Please note that In-class Participation/Effort does not mean that students who speak the most or who always lead discussions will be evaluated more favorably. Rather, a willingness to learn and engage in activities to the best of one’s abilities – in class-wide settings, in small groups, and/or even via interactions with the lecturer himself (in person or by email) - along with improvement over the entire course will be highly regarded.]

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【授業計画 / Course Schedule】

1 Orientation and Overview; Mini-Case Studies (e.g., Bangladesh's Rana Plaza)
2 Debates in Corporate Governance: Shareholder Primacy vs. Stakeholder Governance; Prioritization of Various Stakeholders (e.g., Employees, Communities, and Suppliers)
3 Real-World Corporate Governance Cases: Enron, Volkswagen, Dentsu; New Corporate Governance Expectations: Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking, Child Labor (e.g., in "Big Tobacco" Industry), and Supply Chain Human Rights and Environmental Issues
4 Japanese Corporate Governance (1): History and Current Status; Focus on Corporate Governance from Former Prime Minister Abe to Today; Rise of Shareholder Activism
5 Japanese Corporate Governance (2): Case Studies (Nissan/Carlos Ghosn; Toshiba, Olympus, Takata Airbags, Kobe Steel, Big Motor, Daihatsu)
6 US Corporate Governance (1): History and Current Status; Influence of Shareholder Activism
7 US Corporate Governance (2): Case Studies (Enron, X/Twitter, Theranos, Amazon, Meta)
8 European, Asian, Middle East, and Other Corporate Governance (1): Overview and Case Studies (Parmalat, Satyam)
9 European, Asian, Middle East, and Other Corporate Governance (2): Case Studies (Wirecard, BP, Airbus)
10 European, Asian, Middle East, and Other Corporate Governance (3): Case Studies (Luckin Coffee; SM Entertainment and the K-Pop Industry)
11 Trends in Corporate Governance (1): Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG); Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); Corporate Socio-Political Activism (CSA); Greenwashing and Social-Washing
12 Trends in Corporate Governance (2): Shareholder and Other Stakeholder Activism (Fujitec and 7 & i Holdings); Climate Litigation and Activism (McDonald’s Animal Treatment; "Just Stop Oil"; Engine No. 1 versus Exxon)
13 Trends in Corporate Governance (3): AI and AI Ethics (Amazon's "Project Nessie"; Allegations of Discrimination/Bias - HireVue Case; OpenAI/ChatGPT Copyright Infringement?)
14 Trends in Corporate Governance (4): Privacy and Data Protection (Meta and Ethiopia's Civil War; X/Twitter, Saudi Arabia, and Government Critics' Imprisonment); plus Course Summary/Review: Corporate Governance Tomorrow

【活用される授業方法 / Teaching Methods Used】

板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド(パワーポイント等)の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above

【授業時間外(予習・復習等)の学修 / Study Required Outside of Class】

Your professor will provide reading materials based on the progress and/or theme of each class. Students are asked to (i) read and think about the materials and (ii) prepare for class/group discussion before each session.

【成績評価方法・基準 / Evaluation】

種類 (Kind)割合 (%)基準 (Criteria)
平常点 (In-class Points)100 Midterm Exam(25%)
In-class Participation/Effort(20%)
Assessments of Corporate Governance Case Studies(20%)
最終テスト(Final Test)(35%)
備考 (Notes)

【テキスト / Textbooks】

その他 (Others)
Your professor will provide copies of reading materials.

【参考文献 / Readings】

No著者名 (Author/Editor)書籍名 (Title)出版社 (Publisher)出版年 (Date)ISBN/ISSN
1 Various / Harvard Law School Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance Harvard Law School
2 Cornelis A. de Kluyver A Primer on Corporate Governance Business Expert Press 2013
その他 (Others)
The above are simply for reference and/or further studies should you be interested. Your professor will provide copies of short excerpts from certain reading materials.

【履修にあたって求められる能力 / Abilities Required to Take the Course】

A suitable English language proficiency level is a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

【学生が準備すべき機器等 / Equipment, etc., that Students Should Prepare】

【その他 / Others】

採用人数/Number of students: 20~35名程度/Approximately 20-35 students
配当年次/Eligible year: 2~4年次/2nd - 4th year
選考方法/Selection method: Via Seminar Registration (a "Lottery" if the number of applicants exceeds the maximum)

【注意事項 / Notice】