Faculty in 2025 | Kyoko Kato

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Name Kyoko Kato
Title Professor
Degree Ph.D.
Academic Background B.S. in Economics, Gakushuin University, Japan (1993)
B.S. in Psychology, Eastern Michigan University, USA (1999)
Master of Labor Relations and Human Resources, Michigan State University, USA (2001)
Ph. D. in Human Resources and Labor Relations, Michigan State University, USA (2008)
Work Experience Japan International Cooperation Agency (Former OECF: 1993-1997), Loan Officer and Accounting Officer.
Michigan State University (2001-2005), Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant, School of Labor and Industrial Relations.
Takasaki University of Commerce (2008-2010), Lecturer, Dept. of Commerce.
Takasaki University of Commerce (2010-2015), Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce.
Shibaura Institute of Technology (2014-2019), Associate Professor, Graduate School of Engineering Management (MOT).
Shibaura Institute of Technology (2019-2025), Associate Professor and Professor, College of Engineering and Design.
Current Research Themes Organizational Learning/Development
Workplace Innovation and Team Dynamics
Psychological Safety and Employee Engagement
Selected Publications
  • Kato, K. (2022). The impact of work-from-home (WFH) of male full-time workers under COVID-19 on their work-life balance (WLB) attitude. Journal of ASEAN Plus+ Studies, 3(2), 35–47.
  • Kanai, T., Hashida, M., & Kato, K. (2022). Genki na team wa rhythm de tsukuru [Creating energetic teams through rhythm: How to cultivate organizations that thrive]. Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings.
  • Kato, K., & Paritud, B. (2022). Attitude on work-life balance problem among male full-time workers in Japan: Consideration from the framework of “substitutability” at home and “employability” at work. Social Science Asia, 8(2), 79–93.
  • Kato, K., Hasegawa, Y., & Paritud, B. (2021). A drum circle as a training for an innovative workplace: A case study of leadership development in a Japanese company. Journal of ASEAN Plus+ Studies, 2(2), 9–23.
  • Kato, K., & Paritud, B. (2020). Global problem-based learning with university-industry collaboration of Thai and Japanese universities/companies: Explaining the 3-year experience of our Kaizen PBL program development. International Scientific Journal of Engineering and Technology, 4(1), January–June.
Academic Association Academy of Management, USA
The Academic Association for Organizational Science
Japan Academy of Business Administration
Japan Society of Human Resource Management
Japan Academy of Labor and Management
Career Design Institute - Japan

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