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The International Journal of Human Resource Management
Volume 24, Mar 2013, Issue 5, Pages 905-921
Rosalie L. Tung , Yongsun Paik & Johngseok Bae
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09585192.2012.755818
Abstract
The economic transformations that occurred in the Republic of Korea (Korea, in short) since the end of the Korean War (1950–1953) have been nothing short of ‘miraculous’. From the backward and poor war-torn economy of the 1950s, characterized in the popular American television series, M*A*S*H, Korea ascended to the ranks of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 1997. Beginning in the mid-1980s, in addition to its status as an important destination of foreign direct investment (FDI), Korean firms have become aggressive players in outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) as well. This special issue focuses on the role of human resource management (HRM) in Korea's globalization efforts and experiences. Specifically, this special issue sheds light on how globalization has influenced the (1) changes and evolution of Korean HR policies and practices, (2) institutional contexts that affect the HR practices of Korean multinationals and (3) transferability of such policies and practices to host countries. Sixteen papers were submitted in response to the call for papers. After numerous rounds of double-blind review, seven papers that met the theme were accepted for inclusion in this special issue. These papers appear in the sequence as they relate to the topics presented in this Introduction to the special issue.
Volume 24, Mar 2013, Issue 5, Pages 905-921
Rosalie L. Tung , Yongsun Paik & Johngseok Bae
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09585192.2012.755818
Abstract
The economic transformations that occurred in the Republic of Korea (Korea, in short) since the end of the Korean War (1950–1953) have been nothing short of ‘miraculous’. From the backward and poor war-torn economy of the 1950s, characterized in the popular American television series, M*A*S*H, Korea ascended to the ranks of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 1997. Beginning in the mid-1980s, in addition to its status as an important destination of foreign direct investment (FDI), Korean firms have become aggressive players in outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) as well. This special issue focuses on the role of human resource management (HRM) in Korea's globalization efforts and experiences. Specifically, this special issue sheds light on how globalization has influenced the (1) changes and evolution of Korean HR policies and practices, (2) institutional contexts that affect the HR practices of Korean multinationals and (3) transferability of such policies and practices to host countries. Sixteen papers were submitted in response to the call for papers. After numerous rounds of double-blind review, seven papers that met the theme were accepted for inclusion in this special issue. These papers appear in the sequence as they relate to the topics presented in this Introduction to the special issue.