In Search of Future of Organizations
As described above
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.
Research Projects in 2024
Our lab is seriously exploring the frontiers of the future of organizations.
- Digital future city project (collaboration with Tsuyama city in Okayama)
- New ways of working in the age of XR (collaboration with Dynabook Inc.)
- Leaders and Narrative
- Startup CEO Strategy
- Workcation
- 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.
For the reference, research topics in past years include:
- Human capital management & Digital organizations
- Organizations and careers from the perspective of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- The growth of startups and angel investors
- Freelance work and regional revitalization
- web 3 and DAO
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.