International Business Strategy SOUTH KOREA Shortened Country Attractiveness Report Antoine Hirschland Prof. Dr. Sleuwaegen Leo – 2010 – I. Introduction Thanks to the globalization‚ Asian economy is drawing more and more the attention of the rest of the world. Nevertheless‚ when we talk about economic growth in Asia‚ we think mostly about China‚ India or Japan whereas South Korean economy is staying quite unknown in Belgium. However‚ since the war in the Korean peninsula and the formation
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Cross –cultural issues in South Korea Personal relationships are very important to develop and maintain a smooth business operation in Korea. When doing business with Korea a personal relationship is always through introduction and connection never through cold calling. As Neal Goodman‚ President of Global Dynamic states‚ the overriding issue in doing business in Korea is always developing and maintaining good interpersonal relationships‚ and finding the right way to show respect. Newcomers should
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Speech Topic: South Korea Speech Title: South Korea Not What You Think Specific Purpose Statement: To inform my audience about the South Korea Central Idea: South Korea is more modern and more like the United States than people think. Organizational Pattern: Topical Order Introduction I. There are many things that are interesting about South Korea like their geography‚ history‚ economy‚ and culture. II. After South Korea gained their freedom from Japan in 1945 the United States
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The history of Korea can be traced back thousands of years‚ with Korea having had many and varied master‚ both from within and outside Korea. Only in recent times though‚ has Korea been divided as a nation. During World War II‚ Korean independence fighters formed a Provisional Government is anticipation of the defeat of the Japanese Empire‚ but it was never implemented. Rather‚ the Korean Peninsula was divided at the 38th Parallel of latitude with the Russians forming a Communist regime to the North
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Socio-Cultural Analysis South Korea has been commended worldwide for having an education system that supported it to transform the country and rapidly grow its economy over the past few decades. Based on the United Nations Educational‚ Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) report‚ they stated that South Korea holds the highest tertiary rates at 97.97 % for the total population‚ and it was higher than any country in the world (UNESCO‚ 2014) . Furthermore‚ according to the latest OECD education
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culture of South America. Some might say Asia‚ more specifically the Koreas. With long history and beautiful art‚ the Koreans are a strong contender. The North unfortunately lost most of their culture while becoming communist‚ making the South the better of the two. Although North and South Korea were initially one country‚ when they split South Korea became the better country because its people kept rich culture that is present in all parts of life‚ people have strong family ties‚ and South Korea became
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1‚130 “Insights on Education in South Korea as Institution and as Industry” A REFLECTION PAPER Introduction The film begins as an undivided Korea rises from the ashes of the World War II‚ unshackling itself from Japanese rule in 1945. Even then‚ Koreans already had this thirst for knowledge‚ amidst the ruins and rubble of war. However‚ this yearning for normalcy to undertake a national education program was set back with the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950. Beginning 1953 when major
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States and South Korea are vast. South Korean culture according to Javidan‚ Dorfman‚ Sully de Luque and House (2006) is similar to Chinese culture in that it is rich in tradition and heavily influenced by Confucian values. The values of Confucianism funnel down to everything from family life to corporate life. Javidan et al. (2006) details that Confucianism “emphasizes the importance of relationships and community” (p. 83). Park‚ Rehg‚ and Lee (2005) mention that in South Korean culture it is
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3/12/2013 Economics Discourse toward South Korea’s Future challenges An analysis of the Sustainability Report (an organizational report which gives information about economic‚ environmental‚ social and governance performance) states the fact that Samsung Group was ranked number one for sales among global IT companies for the first time in 2009. By reviewing the outstanding performance of Samsung‚ an information technology company established in South Korea in 1969‚ it is conspicuous for citizens
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Davis Frost February 9‚ 2013 Apple Computer The purpose of the report is to provide background on Apple Computer as it relates to their international business operations expansion into South Korea. It will examine the current Apple structure and evaluate its business. A discussion of the South Korean market is also included. Company Background Apple Inc. designs‚ manufactures and markets mobile communication devices‚ computers‚ portable music players‚ and a variety of related software
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