Keio University Syllabus and Timetable

Mission: In Search of Future of Organizations

We live in various "organizations" such as schools, companies, and club activities. Although the form and purpose may differ, the concept of "organization" is an extremely familiar and important theme for all of us. Organization theory is an academic discipline that explores how people collaborate together in society to achieve common goals, regardless of whether they are for-profit or non-profit.

Our mission is in search of future of organizations. Organizations increasingly rely on technologies to operate, organize, and innovate in this AI/big data era. Also, radical changes in the society such as issues related to diversity, inclusion, equity, sustainability, environment, and governance have huge impacts on how we (should) manage organizations. We collectively explore the future of organizations, which is a frontier of management studies and practice. We approach these themes from various perspectives and methods including (but not limited to) qualitative case studies and data science, and project works with business partners in the real world.

The research projects for the 2025 academic year are yet to be determined. However, we plan to launch new projects that reflect the mission and goals of the research group. These may include developing previous years' projects further or pursuing initiatives proposed by current members, including new students. We welcome members who are motivated to bring their areas of interest into the research group and initiate their own projects (please consult with the supervising faculty for details). Below are examples of past research projects for reference:

[Examples of Past Research Projects]
- Digital future city project (collaboration with Tsuyama city in Okayama)
- New Business Planning Utilizing XR Devices (collaborative research with corporations)
- Leaders and Narrative
- New organizational forms such as virtual teams, decentralized autonomous organizations (DAO), and hybrid work
- Corporate growth in startups, relationships with angel investors, and CEO time management
- Human capital management & Digital organizations
- Utilizing engagement surveys in local government organizations (collaborative research with local governments)
- Organizations and careers from the perspective of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Great place to work (work engagement and work environment)

These themes are being explored by companies, practitioners, and researchers around the world on an ongoing basis, and no one has the right answers yet. We would like to explore with you essential and future-oriented organizational management issues that are worthy of being addressed by SFC students from the future.


To explore the above themes, we implement a multifaceted approach. We will establish multiple project teams and collaborate with companies and external researchers to conduct both practical problem-solving projects and research activities that explore the frontiers of knowledge. Please check the details of specific ongoing research projects at the information session of our lab. In conducting research, we will use qualitative research (case study) approaches based on interviews and fieldwork, as well as quantitative research approaches based on survey research and experiments, according to the preferences of each project member.

Based on these general themes and approaches, students will be encouraged to explore specific projects in a creative and student-driven manner. In particular, as this is a new lab, starting in April 2021, you will be creating the history of the study group. We hope to create the best possible study group with members who share our ambitious attempt to launch a new study group.

We aim to develop the lab members' "multifaceted intellectual abilities to survive strongly in future society" and to "form a community where we can gather and stimulate each other not only while in school, but also after graduation.

Capabilities and opportunities to hone through lab activities
1. Explore, design, and lead the future of organizations
2. Logical thinking, reading , analytical, and presentation skills
3. Problem finding and solving capabilities in real world practice

We aim to enable lab members to proactively carve out their own future careers through these activities. Most importantly, we hope to build a community together with colleagues who share our aspirations and can continue to influence each other intellectually. Because this lab focuses on organizations and management, the connections and lessons learned here will surely live on and connect the members even after they have graduated and moved on to their own careers. With this lab as a base, we hope to create a community where members can continue to gather and stimulate each other even after graduation.

In Search of Future of Organizations

In Search of Future of Organizations

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Each semester, around 4 books related to management/business administration/organizational theory will be assigned. Details will be explained at the first class.

過去に輪読した書籍をリストアップしています（輪読とは、指定された書籍をメンバー全員が読んできて、担当者ファシリテーションのもと書籍内容について議論して内容理解を深める活動）。これら過去文献は前提知識とはしませんし、履修希望者が事前に読んでいる必要もありません。あくまで参考情報ですが、この研究会を通してどういうインプットを得られるかを知る一端にはなると思います。来学期以降も継続的に、色んな文献を研究会全体で輪読していく予定です。

2024年度輪読文献
- イアンシティ、ラカーニ (2023)『AIファースト・カンパニー――アルゴリズムとネットワークが経済を支配する新時代の経営戦略』英治出版.
- クキエほか（2023)『意思決定の質を高める「フレーミング」の力――３つの認知モデルで新しい現実を作り出す』英治出版.
- クリステンセン (2001)『イノベーションのジレンマ 増補改訂版: 技術革新が巨大企業を滅ぼすとき』翔泳社.
- ハメル、ザニーニ (2023)『ヒューマノクラシー――「人」が中心の組織をつくる』英治出版.
- ミンツバーグ (2024) 『ミンツバーグの組織論 ７つの類型と力学、そしてその先へ』ダイヤモンド社.
- 千田 (2023) 『GitLabに学ぶ 世界最先端のリモート組織のつくりかた』翔泳社.
- チェスブロウ (2004) 『OPEN INNOVATION―ハーバード流イノベーション戦略のすべて』産能大出版部.
- 小野 (2024) 『人的資本の論理：人間行動の経済学的アプローチ』日経経済新聞出版.

2023年度輪読文献
- グラットン (2022)『リデザイン・ワーク　新しい働き方』東洋経済新報社.
- アリソン、ゼリコウ (2016)『決定の本質 キューバ・ミサイル危機の分析 第2版 I/II』日経BP.
- アーサー (2011)『テクノロジーとイノベーション―― 進化/生成の理論』みすず書房.
- バラバシ (2019)『ザ・フォーミュラ 科学が解き明かした「成功の普遍的法則」』光文社.
- シュムペーター (1977)『経済発展の理論』岩波書店.
- ドーア (2018) 『Measure What Matters: 伝説のベンチャー投資家がGoogleに教えた成功手法OKR』日経BPM.
- コッター (2022) 『CHANGE 組織はなぜ変われないのか』ダイヤモンド社.
- アマーマン、グロイスバーグ (2023) 『ガラスの天井を破る戦略人事――なぜジェンダー・ギャップは根強いのか、克服のための３つの視点』英治出版.

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