• Journal of Environmental Policy
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• v.5 no.3
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• pp.1-24
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• 2006

As the social responsibility of corporations becomes more important, recently, many corporations have made constant efforts to preserve natural environment. Environmental investments had been traditionally thought as cost factors and sources of negative effects on a firm's financial performances. In this study, we explore the relation of financial and environmental performances of Korean corporations. We use default probability as well as ROE as indicators of financial performances. We find that there is positive correlation between ROE and environmental performance, and negative correlation between default probability and environmental performance. This implies that Korean corporations should recognize environmental investment as means of improving corporate value.

• International Commerce and Information Review
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• v.16 no.4
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• pp.409-437
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• 2014

The purpose of this study is to present the specific ways of successful localization by analyzing the success and failures case for localization within the framework of the strategic models through a theoretical background and strategic models of localization. The strategic models of localization are divided by management aspects such as the localization of product and sourcing, the localization of human resources, the localization of marketing, the localization of R&D, harmony with a local community and delegation of authority between headquarters and local subsidiaries. The results, by comparing and analyzing the success and failures case for localization of individual companies operating in India, indicate that in terms of localization of product and sourcing, there are successful companies which procure a components locally and produce a suitable model which local consumers prefer and the failed companies which can not meet local consumers' needs. In case of localization of human resources, most companies recognize the importance of this portion and make use of superior human resource aggressively through a related education. In case of localization of marketing, It is found that the successful companies perform pre-market research & management and build a effective marketing skills & after service network and select local business partner which has a technical skills and carry out a business activities, customer support, complaint handling with their own organization. In terms of localization of R&D, the successful major companies establish and operate R&D center to promote a suitable model for local customers. In part of harmony with a local community, it shows that companies which made a successful localization understand the cultural environment and contribute to the community through CSR. In aspect of delegation of authority between headquarters and local subsidiaries, it is found that most of Korean companies are very weak for this part. there is a tendency to be determined by the head office rather than local subsidiaries. Implication of this thesis is that Korean enterprises in India should carry forward localization of products and components, foster of local human resource who recognize management and system of company and take part in voluntary market strategy decision, wholly owned subsidiary, establishment and operation of R & D center, understanding of local culture and system, corporate social responsibility, autonomy in management.

• Journal of Convergence for Information Technology
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• v.11 no.3
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• pp.205-211
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• 2021

This study utilizes PhotoVoice, a qualitative research method, to explore the life experiences of retirees by age in depth and derive the social welfare implications required for successful aging of retirees. Two participants in the study were selected in their 70s, 60s, and 50s, and 24 photos, explanations, 44 stories, and 92 data collected through group activities and personal interviews were analyzed. With the perception of successful aging, those in their 70s were "Preparing for a High Level of Social Responsibility and Dignity," those in their 60s were "Life of Social Responsibility and Service with Embarrassment and Boeun," and those in their 50s were "Life of Self-reliance with Economic Stability and Consideration." In order to prevent social problems for retirees with longer old age, research and social welfare policy support for their social jobs and volunteer positions are urgently needed, and the sooner the preparatory education is implemented so that they can prepare enough. This study is significant in that it played an important role in presenting basic data for the preparation of social welfare alternatives for retirees.

• Korean small business review
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• v.43 no.4
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• pp.95-115
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• 2021

Quality is an important factor influencing organizational performance, so it should be possible to accurately and effectively measure the quality perceived by members. The Consumer Cooperative can be seen as a retail industry by industry classification, and there are various studies based on the dimension of retail quality, but compared to the general retail industry, few studies have been conducted based on the quality level perceived by members. The purpose of this study is to develop quality dimensions and sub-attributes by analyzing in detail and elaborately how the quality of cooperative is viewed from the perspective of members who are both consumers and owners. To this end, the quality dimension of cooperative quality is needed to be newly developed and quality components are demonstrated based on previous studies on the quality dimension. The quality dimension of the cooperative was developed through prior research to suit the value of the cooperative in product, service, and social responsibility, and a survey was conducted to demonstrate the four major cooperative members in Korea. Through this, sub-dimensions were constructed and the quality dimension of the high-order model was demonstrated through exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. It aims to discover key management elements in terms of quality management and provide practical implications to management.

• Journal of Venture Innovation
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• v.6 no.3
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• pp.165-184
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• 2023

Since municipal welfare institutions operate for different purposes from general companies or public enterprises, ESG practice items and model construction should be conducted through various and comprehensive social welfare studies. Since there are not many studies available in domestic welfare institutions yet and there are no suitable ESG management utilization indicators, the Cheonan Welfare Foundation's strategy and management strategy system were established to spread the model to other welfare institutions and become a leading foundation through education and training. The foundation and front-line welfare institutions selected issues identification and key issues through the foundation's empirical analysis and criticality analysis, focusing on understanding ESG management and ways to establish a practice model that positively affects institutional image and business performance. Based on this, the promotion system was examined by establishing a performance management plan after deriving appropriate strategies and establishing a strategic system for social welfare institutions. Environmental and social responsibility, transparent management, safety management system establishment, emergency and prevention, user (customer) satisfaction system establishment, anti-corruption prevention and integrity ethics monitoring and evaluation, responsible supply chains, and community contribution programs. This study attempted to specifically present efforts to settle ESG management through the consideration of the Cheonan Welfare Foundation. Therefore, it is considered to be useful data for developing ESG management by referring to the systematic development process of the Cheonan City Restoration Foundation to develop ESG measurement indicators.

• Bulletin of the Korean Institute for Industrial Safety
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• v.3 no.1
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• pp.6-10
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• 2003

근골격계 질환은 더 이상 사업주와 노동자간에 상호 책임을 미루거나, 윤리적인 비난으로 에너지를 소비할 한가한 문제가 아니다. 이미 노사간에 노동시간과 노동강도(부담)의 문제로 발전하고 있어 생산현장의 근본적이며 구체적인 문제와 연결되어 있다. 우리사회에서 가장 중요한 직업과 건강의 문제, 생산과 건강문제가 되었다. 따라서 의학적 측면에서의 접근은 매우 제한된 역할밖에 할 수 없는 상황에 와 있으며, 지금까지 의학적 관리프로그램의 적용은 일정한 한계를 드러내고 있다. 그럼에도 불구하고 근골격계의 신체적 고통과 이와 관련된 심리적 고통을 당하고 있는 노동자들은 의학적 도움을 요청하고 있으며, 기업 또한 여러 가지 의학적 관리를 통해서 이 문제를 해결하고자하는 노력을 기울이고 있다. 이러한 상황에서 이 글에서는 사업장에서 근골격계 질환의 의학적 관리를 위한 방안들을 제시하고자 한다.(중략)

• Satellite Communications and Space Industry
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• v.5 no.2.3
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• pp.66-71
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• 1997

21세기의 문턱에 선 지금 세계 질서는 경제우선주의와 기술패권주의 속에서 국경 없는 무한경쟁시대로 급속히 재편되고 있으며, 정보화 또한 급속히 진전되고 있다. 이에 미국, EU 등 선진국은 정보통신분야의 기술적 우위를 바탕으로 기술개발을 강화하는 한편 다른 나라의 통신서비스 및 장비시장의 개방을 강력히 요구하고 있다. 선진국들의 강한 견제가 지속되고 있는 가운데 우리 경제는 불황이라는 커다란 어려움에 처해 있는 동시에 국내 정보통신시장은 내년을 기점으로 하여 완전히 개방하게 되어 대다수의 기업들이 커다란 혼란을 경험할 수 밖에 없을 것이다. 이처럼 커다란 위험에 처해 있는 우리경제가 이제부터 나아가야 할 방향은 어디인가? 현재의 상황을 타개하기 위한 방안을 다각도로 모색하여 보면 정보화와 정보산업분야에 관심을 갖지 않을 수 없다. 이러한 환경변화속에 우리 정부의 역할과 책임 또한 커져가고 있는 지금 정부의 정책시안과 동향에 대한 이해를 넓히고자 정보통신부 박성득 차관과 대담의 자리를 마련했다. 미래 정보화 사회에 대하여 힘주어 말씀하시는 열정과 모습에서 우리의 밝은 내일을 기대할 수 있었다.

• Journal of Service Research and Studies
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• v.6 no.2
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• pp.153-174
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• 2016

This empirical study attempted to investigate the effects of the CEO's transformational leadership on the organizational members' innovative behavior/organizational citizenship behavior, CSR and employees' acceptance of organizational change in the ICT industry. For this study, we conducted an online survey with the employees of businesses that belonged to the ICT industries and received 417 valid responses. The analysis results by SPSS & AMOS are as follows. CEO's transformational leadership had a significantly positive impact on the members' self-efficacy. The members' self-efficacy not only had a positive impact on their own innovative behavior/organizational citizenship behavior, but also had a mediating effects in the relationship between CEO's transformational leadership and the members's innovative behavior/organizational citizenship behavior. Also corporate social responsibility management had a moderating roles in the relationship between CEO's transformational leadership and the members' self-efficacy.

• The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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• v.10 no.5
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• pp.235-242
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• 2024

This study analyzes the development process of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies in Korea and corporate response strategies, comparing them with cases from major countries. The results show that while Korea has established a basic framework for ESG policies through the K-ESG guidelines and plans for mandatory ESG disclosure, these policies lack the specificity and enforceability seen in major countries. In terms of corporate response, large companies are actively formulating ESG strategies, but strengthening ESG capabilities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remains an urgent task. Industry-specific ESG strategies reflect the characteristics of each sector, such as carbon neutrality in manufacturing, expansion of responsible investment in finance, and enhanced data security in IT. This study suggests improving Korean ESG policies by enhancing the alignment of ESG disclosure standards with international norms, strengthening tailored support for SMEs, and developing industry-specific policies. For effective corporate ESG response, the study proposes strategic integration of ESG, enhanced communication with stakeholders, and improved ESG data management capabilities.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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• v.34 no.10
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• pp.1717-1730
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• 2010

This research analyzes the recent phenomenon of pursuing public benefit in fashion enterprises according to the increasing importance of corporate social responsibility attitudes towards the global sustainability crisis. The pursuit of public benefit in fashion enterprises has been realized by the activities that contribute to public welfare through one or plural corporations aligned with government, social corporations, and NGOs. The goals of public beneficial activities are to promote public issues and to support the underprivileged and communities both financially and voluntarily. Such activities can be categorized as philanthropy, sponsorship, social marketing, cause-related marketing, and public benefit product development. Especially public beneficial activities in fashion enterprises are featured as the charity donations of apparel products, the collaboration with fashion celebrities and artists in relation with popular culture and art, the limited edition of excellent design with slogans, and the visual campaigns to promote public issues. They deal with human right issues for the underprivileged and disease prevention issues. In addition, specially environmental issue and community trade issues (often raised in the fashion manufacturing and consuming process) are increasing.