South Korea’s economic achievements and rich culture were revealed to the world in 1988 when they hosted the 24th Summer Olympics in Seoul. Despite taking a crushing hit in the Asian financial crisis of 1997, Korean’s impressive economic growth since then has been described as part of nothing less than an East Asian miracle. South Korea is emerging as an exemplary member of the global community by actively opening its markets and welcoming foreign investment into the country. Moreover, Korea has made considerable efforts to draw international attention to its rich cultural history.
This course provides ideas and information to help you gain control and success on your business in South Korea. At the end of this course you should be able to:
+ List key facts about South Korea.
+ Describe key concepts and values of the South Korean culture.
+ Explain what are the typical workplace schedules and dress code for professionals.
+ Describe how to establish appropriate business relationships with South Korean colleagues, clients and suppliers.
+ Explain how to select and present an appropriate business gift.
Wesley E. Donahue, Ph.D., PE, PLS, PMP, 6σ Black Belt (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), is the course Master Instructor. Formerly, he was the director of Penn State Management Development, a self-supporting provider of education and training services to business and industry clients around the world. Before joining Penn State, he was co-founder and executive vice president of a manufacturing and specialty engineering firm; manager of corporate development and international manager of technology for a Fortune 200 company; and, professional associate of a worldwide provider of technical management professional services.
