Routledge Handbook of Korean Business and Management

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.

• 1. Setting the Scene and Overview Part 1: Institutional Context 2. Labor market and Korean workers 3. Capital Market and Capital Formation in Korea Part 2: Macro Issues in Big Business Groups 4. The Corporate Governance and Practices of Korean Companies 5. Korean CEOs from a Governance Perspective: Historical Paradigm Shifts in Group Governance-CEO Models in Chaebols 6. Business Groups in Korea: Past, Present, and Future 7. Government–business Relations in South Korea, 2000 to 2022: An Institutional Perspective 8. The Strategy behind the Global Success of Korean Firms: Applying the ABCD Model in Practice 9. Catch-up Strategies of Korea Big IT Corporations 10. The Rise of Two South Korean Multinationals: How Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor Built a Competitive Advantage by Closing the Capabilities Gap Part 3: Micro Issues in Big Business Groups 11. Putting Korean HRM in the East Asian Context 12. People Management In Korea: An Organizing Logic Perspective 13. Employment Relations: Labor Issues and Labor Union 14. Executive Compensation in Big Corporations: Unique Features in Korean Firms 15. Knowledge As a Unifying Factor For An Individual Firm And Macroeconomics In Korea Part 4: Emerging Issues in Korea Businesses and Management 16. Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Entrepreneurship In Korea 17. The shifting startup ecosystem in Korea: Government’s efforts to revolutionize education and finance 18. Managing Gender & Diversity in Korean Businesses 19. Fourth Industrial Revolution and Employment Issues In Korea Part 5: Challenges and Future Directions 20. The Korean Business System: Evolution and Future Challenges 21. Conclusion: Lessons, Challenges and Implications

‘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.