Routledge Handbook of Korean Business and Management

This Handbook, authored by a stellar line-up of international contributors, explores the diverse phenomena and issues surrounding the Korean business and management world.

Offering insights into trends, challenges, policies and initiatives of corporations and government and providing a nuanced portrayal of Korean business dynamics, the Handbook’s approach is centred around four key themes:

• Examining the roles played by the government and markets, including labour and financial markets, in Korea’s economic progression.
• Addressing macro and micro issues in Korean business and management such as business groups, business-government relationships, corporate governance, corporate strategy and globalization, human resource management, employment relations, and chief executive officer (CEO) compensation.
• Scrutinizing current phenomena by bridging the past and future, exploring mainstream and emerging business issues such as corporate social responsibility, environmental, social, and governance issues, start-up businesses, diversity and inclusion and the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
• Emphasizing the interplay between agents, structures and institutions.

Delving into the intricacies of business and management in a Korean context, this Handbook will be a valuable resource to students and scholars of international business and management, with a particular focus on Asia and Korea.

‘This handbook, edited and authored by leading professors in the field, offers a comprehensive exploration of the Korean economy and business landscape. Covering topics from macro-economic developments, corporate governance, to human resource management and case studies of chaebols (Korean business groups), it provides invaluable insights into the reasons behind the success of Korean companies. In addition, it addresses emerging issues such as corporate social responsibility, start-up eco system, and gender diversity, making it an essential reading for anyone interested in Korean business and management.’

Fabian Jintae Froese, Chair Professor of Human Resource Management and Asian Business, University of Goettingen, Germany & Joint Appointment Professor of International Business, Yonsei University, South Korea.

‘This book is a must-read for anyone keen to understand Korea's swift ascent to global prominence. The editors and authors effectively unpack the roles of government policies, corporate strategies, and management practices in driving Korea's success. They also highlight how grit and ingenuity can propel a country forward, making it an essential resource for scholars, practitioners, and educators alike.’

Shad S. Morris, Director, Whitmore Global Business Center, Brigham Young University, USA

‘The authors impart important lessons for international business scholars and managers alike who wish to garner insight into the extraordinary achievements and emerging challenges and opportunities confronting Korean enterprise, and the globally influential economic powerhouse that Korea represents. There is a great deal to learn from this book.’

Danny Miller, Research Professor and Director of Chair in Organization, Strategy and Governance, HEC Montreal, Canada.

'This comprehensive handbook offers an in-depth exploration of the Korean economy and business practices. Renowned experts from various fields provide essential insights into macroeconomic issues, the operations of large conglomerates known as chaebols, and micro-level business practices such as employee engagement and gender diversity. Whether you are an expert seeking deeper knowledge or a newcomer looking to understand the fundamentals, this handbook serves as a valuable resource for gaining a thorough understanding of Korea's economic landscape and business environment.'

Sea-Jin Chang, Lim Kim San Chair Professor of Business Administration, National University of Singapore.

Chris Rowley is Visiting Fellow, Kellogg College, University of Oxford and Professor Emeritus, Bayes Business School, City University of London, United Kingdom.

Johngseok Bae is Professor of Management at Korea University Business School, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Hicheon Kim is President of Lotte Academy, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Heechun Kim is Associate Professor of Strategy and Global Management at the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada.

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