Nonprofit Organization_非営利組織特論

後期 金曜日 ２講時 第２小講義室. 単位数/Credit(s): 2. 担当教員/Instructor: YUKO NISHIDE. 対象学年/Eligible Participants: 全／ALL. 履修年度: 2024. 科目ナンバリング/Course Numbering: EEM-MAN607E. 使用言語/Language Used in Course: English.

科目名/Subject

Nonprofit Organization

担当教員

西出　優子

授業の目的と概要/Object and summary of class

This course aims at acquiring basic knowledge and concepts on nonprofit organizations and their management striving to solve various social problems and to create social values, and social capital. Topics relating to the role, significance and management of nonprofit organizations are examined through lectures, case studies, student presentations and discussions.

学習の到達目標/Goal of study

On successful completion of the course, students may expect to
-　understand the basic concepts, role and development of nonprofit organizations
-　understand management and leadership of nonprofit organizations
-　comprehend the state and challenges facing nonprofit organizations
-　think through how to solve such problems and make recommendations

授業内容・方法と進度予定/Contents and progress schedule of the class

The following topics relating to nonprofit organizations (and relevant NGOs, social enterprises and social capital) are examined through lectures, student presentations and discussions:
-　Theory, significance, international and regional comparison
-　Historical development, state and challenges
-　Management (mission, HRM, funding, accountability)
-　Cross-sector partnership (Nonprofits, Business, Government, University)
-　Advocacy, public policy, social impacts
- Social capital, diversity and inclusion, sustainability and resilience
(Some topics are subject to change depending on the interest of students at the first class.)

成績評価方法/Evaluation method

Presentations(Individual and/or group) : 2 to 3 times (TBA: subject to the number of the registered students)(50%)
Participation in discussions and minutes paper at each class(50%)

教科書および参考書/Textbook and references

• How to get a copy of the textbook, journal articles and/or reading list is announced at the first class.,
• Reference: Crutchfield, L.R. and Grant, H.M. (2012) Forces for Good: The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprofits, Jossey-Bass. Nishide, Y. (2009) Social Capital and Civil Society in Japan, Tohoku University Press. Osborne, S.P. (2013) Voluntary and Not-for-Profit Management, SAGE. Renz, D.O. and Associates (2016) The Jossey-Bass Handbook of Nonprofit Leadership and Management, 4th ed. Wiley.,
• Articles in related journals: Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, Voluntas, and Nonprofit Management and Leadership.,

授業時間外学習/Preparation and Review

Students are expected to read textbook/article and prepare for effective understanding, presentations, discussions and minute paper at each class.

その他/In addition

For details and update information, register the Google Classroom: Class code: gnrwjdu
The class materials and information are to be communicated through the Google Classroom.

Office Hour: by prior appointment through an email to the instructor.
E-mail: yuko.nishide.c8@tohoku.ac.jp