Discussion Topic #1B - Please (1) read the articles and (2) listen to the videos below, if any, and then post a 250-300 word commentary of your views and thoughts and post reflections on Canvas' Discussion Board – follow this with at least one additional post(s) of about 75-100 words that is a response to other students postings.
Please be sure to make an effort to discuss what you personally think and avoid any form of 'copy and paste' model. It is your own opinions, reflections and commentary that you should provide for the forum to be effective and interesting!
Please be sure that you:
- do not 'copy and paste' information in the posts
- feel free to discuss your own personal views and reflections on the topic
- try to minimize or avoid generalized comments - such as - "this is really a huge problem and the government should do something about it."
- feel free to include personal anecdotal information - things that you have personally experienced are great to include
- feel free to include information that you have learned in other classes and/or in your own personal reading - please give a reference/link if relevant
- are sensitive to others viewpoints - especially if you don't share their opinion on a particular issue
- upload your 250-300 word post on the discussion forum before you respond to others
- In other words, upload your main post before reading other students' posts. Thanks!
- make as many response posts as you wish
- Please write your first post in paragraphs or sections. For your second post, paragraphs are not required, but they are recommended.
Articles
Japan's economy grew fast from 1950-1990, leading to the rise of 'Japan Inc.'Links to an external site.
Few Female Executives in Japan
- https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/11/07eee557c7c0-focus-japan-business-lobby-sets-goal-of-30-female-executives-by-2030.htmlLinks to an external site.
- https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/asia-pacific/mobilizing-women-to-step-up-as-leaders-in-japanLinks to an external site.
- Please look over the first three exhibits, incorporating them into your discussion!
Why few female executives? An explanation 'from the trenches.'Links to an external site.
A 2023 perspectiveLinks to an external site..
Robots in Japan...
- Help disabled find workLinks to an external site..
- Self Driving Delivery Robots in Japan?Links to an external site. Yes!
- Please read article and watch short video if it's working.