Korean Way In Business

Korean Way In Business
Author: Boye Lafayette De Mente
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 317
Release: 2014-03-25
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1462914292

Learn the ins and outs of conducting business in South Korea. South Korean companies and technology have suddenly conquered the world. Samsung, Hyundai and LG are industry leaders and the global brands. Korean culture in the form of K-Pop music videos and "Korean Wave" films and TV dramas are watched everywhere from Tel Aviv to Singapore to Rio. Korean gourmet food trucks ply the streets of New York and LA, and kimchi has found a place on the shelves of well-stocked supermarkets around the world. With just a fraction of Japan's land area, less than half its population, and no natural resources--how have Korean companies managed to conquer the world in such a short period of time? What is the "secret sauce" of Korean business practices and companies that make them so successful? To find out, readers need more than statistics and company profiles. Learning the basics of Korean culture, about Korean social etiquette and Korean business culture, will enable you to understand for the first time how Koreans think and why they work so effectively to achieve their goals. This understanding will enhance your own effectiveness in doing business with Koreans, or in competing with them--whether in Korea or elsewhere. The Korean Way in Business is a must-read for business professionals who wish to know the secrets underlying the commercial practices and business success of modern-day Koreans.

Korean Business Etiquette

Korean Business Etiquette
Author: Boye Lafayette De Mente
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2011-06-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1462900674

South Korean companies and technology have suddenly conquered the world. Samsung, Hyundai and LG are industry leaders and the global brands. Korean culture in the form of K-Pop music videos and "Korean Wave" films and TV dramas are watched everywhere from Tel Aviv to Singapore to Rio. Korean gourmet food trucks ply the streets of New York and LA, and kimchi has found a place on the shelves of well-stocked supermarkets around the world. With just a fraction of Japan's land area, less than half its population, and no natural resources--how have Korean companies managed to conquer the world in such a short period of time? What is the "secret sauce" of Korean business practices and companies that makes them so successful? To find out, readers need more than statistics and company profiles. Learning the basics about Korean culture, about Korean social etiquette and Korean business culture, will enable you to understand for the first time how Koreans think and why they work so effectively to achieve their goals. This understanding will enhance your own effectiveness in doing business with Koreans, or in competing with them--whether in Korea or elsewhere.

Korean Etiquette & Ethics in Business

Korean Etiquette & Ethics in Business
Author: Boye De Mente
Publisher: Contemporary Books
Total Pages: 148
Release: 1994
Genre: Business ethics
ISBN:

Boye Lafayette De Mente has been writing about the Far East for more than three decades. In this second edition of Korean Etiquette and Ethics in Business, he examines the Korean national character, its strong sense of tradition, and the intricate networks of personal connections that are essential to South (and North) Korea's economic growth. If you are considering entering the Korean marketplace or working with Korean's, this book will show you what really makes them tick--and how to do business the Korean way.

Korean Business Law

Korean Business Law
Author: Jasper Kim
Publisher:
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2010
Genre: Law
ISBN:

Drawing from experts in legal practice, academia, and the judiciary, Korean Business Law: The Legal Landscape and Beyond provides clear and concise explanations of what the law means in relation to South Korea's often complex and changing business law environment. This book is written for a diverse global audience, from lawyers to business leaders, from professors to students, both inside and outside of Korea. Some of the many topics include: corporations, mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, the Korean judicial system, intellectual property, project finance, private equity funds, competition law, broadcasting/telecommunications, renewable energy law, corporate governance, legal risk management, labor law, real estate, trade law, and torts. "Jasper Kim's new book is a welcome resource for practitioners, scholars, and anyone interested in Korean business law." -- Susan Lawrence, Associate Director, Korea Institute, Harvard University "The contributors to this book have done enormous service by laying out the differences and similarities for an international audience." -- Evan Ramstad, Staff Reporter, Wall Street Journal "Kudos to Jasper Kim for bringing such a diverse group of scholars and practitioners together in one convenient and very readable book." -- Benjamin Hughes, Attorney, Shearman & Sterling, Singapore "A welcomed publication that could not have come at a better moment during this time of change, challenges, and renewed growth for Korea." -- Samuel S. Nam, Chief Administrative Officer, J.P. Morgan, Korea

The Korean Lifestyle Book

The Korean Lifestyle Book
Author: Author TBC
Publisher: Michael O'Mara
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2020-09-17
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 9781789292466

Korean culture is taking over our beauty routines, our homes, our playlists and our TVs. Here, for the first time, this beautiful book brings together everything you ever wanted to know about the Korean way of life.

Business Korea

Business Korea
Author: Peggy Kenna
Publisher: Contemporary Books
Total Pages: 68
Release: 1995
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

'Business Korea' offers a smooth and problem-free transition between the American and South Korean business cultures. A concise, at-a-glance comparison of business styles, practices and social customs.

Korean Mind

Korean Mind
Author: Boye Lafayette De Mente
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2018-04-24
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1462920152

Understanding a people and their culture through code words and language. Today, South Korea is an economic, technological and entertainment superpower. How, as a country, did they rebound from war, poverty and political unrest? And how can that success be replicated in other cultures? The answers can, in fact, be found by understanding Korean customs, values and beliefs. Author Boye Lafayette De Mente identifies the unique qualities that comprise the Korean identity and articulates their modern expressions of Korean culture and history in this book. Organized alphabetically by topic, De Mente explains the critical cultural code words that make Korea the country it is today. Anyone interested in Korean etiquette, whether for travel or work, will discover that their meanings extend far beyond superficial English translations to deeper interpretations. Cultural code words include: Aboji, Ah-boh-jee -- The "Father Culture" Anae, Ah-negh -- Wives: The Inside People Han Yak, Hahn Yahk -- The Herbal Way to Health Innae, Een-nay -- A Culture of Enduring Katun Sosuy Pap, Kaht-unn Soh-suut Pahp -- Eating from the Same Rice Bowl And over 200 moreā€¦ This in-depth discussion covers the concepts and principles that are integral to the Korean way of life and provides all the Korean history and insight necessary for those readers eager to learn the secrets of this resilient and burgeoning, yet little-understood nation.

Doing Business in Korea

Doing Business in Korea
Author: Arthur M Whitehill
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2020-12-24
Genre:
ISBN: 9780367252489

The South Korean economy was a spectacularly successful twentieth century story. This book, first published in 1987, examines many important aspects of the Korean way of doing business, and provides a valuable guide not only to the business practices of South Korea, but also to the attitudes of western potential business partners.

Korean Business and Management

Korean Business and Management
Author: Zusun Rhee
Publisher: Hollym International Corporation
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: Business enterprises
ISBN: 9781565911673

Articles from a conference entitled Transforming Korean Business and Management Culture held at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich., Sept. 19-20, 2000.

Doing Business in Korea

Doing Business in Korea
Author: Thomas L. Coyner
Publisher: Seoul Selection
Total Pages: 565
Release: 2010-07-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 8991913962

Doing Business in Korea is a timely book of information for succeeding in the challenging environment of Korea, the world's 13th largest economy. the book divulges in engaging prose all the ins and outs of contemporary Korean business culture. From business etiquette and protocol to tips for marketing to Korean consumers, international business consultant Thomas L. Coyner details everything you'll need to know not just to survive, but thrive in the Land of the Morning Calm. Through this book, one will gain pivotal insight into an environment that is traditional yet uncompromisingly modern, challenging yet surprisingly rewarding for the determined business professional. With information ranging from Korean cultural and historical background to business etiquette, women's status in the workplace, negotiations, hiring and firing, labor-management relations, motivating personnel, understanding Korean consumers, marketing, advertising and public relations, dealing with bureaucrats, selecting distribution systems, working within the Korean legal system, and plenty more, this book may not be a substitute for direct experience but is definitely an indispensable companion to it.