• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.321-325
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• 2019

The recent humidifier disinfectant disaster has caused a great change in our society and lead the Korean people to lose faith in the government and corporations. To overcome this mistrust, the government and corporations have undertaken certain efforts, including a voluntary agreement on consumer product safety. All the ingredients of a consumer product should be disclosed according to this voluntary agreement. There were also unexpected benefits occuring from this process. We found that the concept of corporate responsibility for product safety differed greatly among the various actors in Korean society. Corporations believed that a product could be considered safe if it contained no regulated substances. We have come to believe that this may be an important cause of the humidifier disinfectant disaster. The Korean government, corporations, and civil organizations have reached a consensus that it is a corporation's responsibility to evaluate the risks of products before they are introduced to the market. However, the limitations of these voluntary efforts are clear, and the legal system needs to be improved. We suggest that the concept of extreme recklessness should be introduced into regulations on product safety.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.423-431
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• 2021

This study aims to examine the effect of liquidity, activity, leverage, and profitability on firm value, as well as the effect of disclosure of corporate social responsibility (CSR), which in this study is a moderator and company size as a control variable. The sampling technique used in this study is a purposive sampling method with certain criteria, to obtain a sample of 22 LQ45 index companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2014-2019. The data analysis method in this study used was the Multiple Linear Regression Analysis with the SPSS 18 Program. The results show that the ratios of liquidity, activity, leverage, and profitability are significant to firm value in accordance with the initial hypothesis of the study. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) plays a role as a moderating variable and company size variable as a control variable on the effect of financial ratios (liquidity, activity, leverage, and profitability) on firm value. The implication of this research is that CSR has a very important role in increasing company value. To attract more investors, companies must pay attention not only to financial performance but also to social performance. Large-scale companies tend to do more CSR so that the company value will increase.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.259-266
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• 2023

Background: Recent research on occupational injuries in companies has faced difficulties in obtaining representative data, leading to studies relying on surveys or case studies. Moreover, it is difficult to find studies on how a company's industry characteristics affect occupational injuries. This study aims to address these limitations. Methods: We collected 11 years of disclosure data from 1,247 listed companies in the Korean stock market and combined it with their occupational injury histories collected by the Republic of Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA) to build a dataset. We attempted to analyze a linear panel model by dividing the dataset into manufacturing, construction, and other industries. Results: The higher proportion of full-time employees and better job skills correlate with lower occupational injuries in other industries. The wage increase reduces occupational injuries in manufacturing and other industries, but the substitution effect produces the opposite outcome in construction. Also, foreign ownership and credit ratings increase effectively reduce occupational injuries mainly in the manufacturing industry. Conclusion: Our results suggest that in explaining the relationship between corporate characteristics and occupational injuries, it is necessary to consider the nature of the industry more closely, and in particular, employment and labor policies for preventing occupational injuries need to be selectively applied according to industry. In addition, to improve the limitations and increase the usability of the research results, further detailed studies are needed in the future.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제16권12호
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• pp.137-145
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• 2018

본 연구의 목적은 CSR활동 여부를 확인하고, CSR활동과 경영성과 사이의 영향관계를 알아보고자 하는 것이다. 구체적으로 SRI지수에 편입한 기업을 CSR활동 기업으로 파악하고, SRI지수 편입공시에 따라 기업의 경영성과(재무적성과, 기업가치)에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지 실증분석 하였다. 분석결과, 기업의 SRI지수 편입공시는 기업가치(Tobin's Q)에 유의한 양(+)영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났지만, 재무적 성과(ROA)에는 유의한 영향을 미치지 못했다. 따라서 기업의 경영자 및 이해관계자들에게 CSR활동을 비용보다는 투자로서 인식될 근거를 제시하였다는 시사점을 제공한다. 향후연구에서는 본 연구와 선행연구들을 바탕으로 경영자가 CSR활동에 참여하는 의도에 대한 연구가 이루진다면 보다 의미 있을 것이라 판단된다.

• 아태비즈니스연구
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.153-167
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• 2020

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to examine whether social value-related expenditures can be recognized as intangible assets in financial statements. Design/methodology/approach - This study examined social values defined in the economic and management fields and analyzed whether the social values have the characteristics of intangible assets. For this, the general definition of social value was derived from the concept of social value covered in previous studies. Next, we reviewed the definitions and recognition requirements for intangible assets under the current accounting standards. Based on this, we tried to suggest new criteria and disclosure methods for reporting social value-related expenditures that are not currently reported in financial statements as intangible assets in the financial statements and notes. Findings - First, as a criterion for recognizing social value-related expenditure as an intangible asset, we propose a relationship between social value-related expenditure and enterprise value. Where social value-related expenditures have a statistically significant positive impact on corporate value, they are recognized as intangible assets. If social value-related expenditures have a statistically significant negative influence on business value, or the impact of social value-related expenditures on the enterprise value is not statistically significant, it is not recognized as asset. Second, new disclosure plans are proposed according to the combination of intangible assets by category and the relevance of enterprise value. After dividing social value-related expenditures into separate intangible asset categories, if social value-related expenditures have a statistically significant positive impact on corporate value, they are recognized as intangible assets in the financial statements. If expenditures have a statistically significant negative impact on business value, they should be recorded as essential notes. Finally, if the impact of social value-related expenditure on corporate value is not statistically significant, it should be listed as a supplement. Research implications or Originality - This study contributes to the concurrent research in that it is a priori study on whether social value-related expenditure can be recognized as an asset. This study suggests that the economic effect of social expenditure can be recognized in corporate financial statements, thereby providing companies with justification and effectiveness of social value-related expenditure.

• 한국재난정보학회 논문집
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.554-561
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• 2023

연구목적:국내 사업장의 온실가스 배출량 공개 현황과 기타 간접 배출량이 총 배출량의 연관성을 파악하여 공개의 필요성을 촉구하고자 한다. 연구방법: 탄소정보공개프로젝트(CDP)에 공개된 2021년 배출량 자료로 업종 및 배출 항목별로 수집하여 비교분석을 진행하였다. 연구결과: Scope 3 내 각 Category별 배출량을 산정하고 공개한 기업일수록 배출량 공개 외 다른 평가요인에 대한 응답 또는 공개에 적극적이고 해당 기업들은 CDP 및 ESG 평가에서 높은 등급을 얻을 수 있었으며 배출량이 많은 기업일수록 Scope 3 산정 및 공개 수가 많은 것으로 나타났다. 또한 업종별 Scope 3 공개 수와 전체 중 각 Scope별 차지하는 비중의 상관관계는 일부 제조업종에서 유의한 차이가 있었다. 결론: Scope 3 공개 수와 기업 등급, 총 배출량은 비례함에 따라 Scope 3 공개 수 및 GHG 배출량이 많은 기업일수록 Scope 3 관리 수준이 높은 것으로 확인되었다. Scope 3 배출량 산정 및 공개를 토대로 효과적인 배출량 관리 및 감축 활동이 필요하다.

• 아태비즈니스연구
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.73-91
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• 2023

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to re-examine the disclosure effect of stock splits and long-term performance after stock splits using stock split data over the past 10 years, and infer the motivation (signal or opportunism) of stock splits. In addition, we focus on exploring the determinants of the short- and long-term market response to stock splits. Design/methodology/approach - We measure the short-term market response to a stock split and the long-term stock performance after the stock split announcement using the event study method. We analyze whether there is a difference in the long-term and short-term market response to a stock split according to various company characteristics through univariate analysis and regression analysis. Findings - In the case of the entire sample, a statistically significant positive excess return is observed on the stock split announcement date, and the excess return during the 24-month holding period after the stock split do not show a difference from zero. In particular, the difference between short-term and long-term returns on stock splits is larger in companies with a large stock split ratio, small companies, large growth potential, and companies with a combination of financial events after a stock split. Research implications or Originality - The results of this study suggest that at least the signal hypothesis for a stock split does not hold in the Korean stock market. On the other hand, it suggests that there is a possibility that a stock split can be abused by the manager's opportunistic motive, and that this opportunism can be discriminated depending on the size of the stock split, corporate characteristics, and financing plan.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제32권11호
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• pp.745-756
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• 2023

Growing stringent global regulations in Korea poses a threat to corporate sustainability. Companies must respond strategically to navigate these regulations and avoid greenwashing. Objective of this research was to analyze how Korean companies are responding to the global trend of reducing plastic use and propose improved management strategies. Seven indicators were developed to assess companies' post-plastic strategies and applied to analyze the sustainability reports of Amore Pacific and LG Household & HealthCare. These indicators included, 1) disclosure of plastic raw materials used by weight or volume, 2) disclosure of recycled plastic raw materials used by weight or volume, 3) disclosure of waste recycling, reuse amounts, and disposal using waste treatment method 4) strategies to reduce environmental impact of plastics, 5) plastic packaging, reduce, recycle, reuse, and composting (in the real environment), 6) plastic management roadmap for the circular economy, and 7) education for sustainable plastic management. Based on the review of considered companies, we propose in-listed sustainable plastics management strategies: disclosing the ratio of plastic raw materials and recycled raw materials for all products, considering recycling rate throughout the product value chain, and not only for the production phase, reviewing carbon dioxide emissions based on life cycle assessment rather than reducing plastic consumption, studying the biodegradability of biodegradable plastics in natural environment such as soil, considering the consumer's perspective.

• 산업융합연구
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.13-19
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• 2021

본 연구에서는 ESG의 G(Governance) 구성요소인 기업의 소유·지배구조가 연구개발투자와 기업가치간 관련성에 유의미한 조절효과를 가지는가를 검증하였다. 2013~2020년 동안 KOSPI 시장에 상장된 405개 제조기업 총 2,825개의 표본을 대상으로 패널분석을 수행한 결과, 연구개발투자는 기업가치에 부정적인 영향을 미치며, 또한 이들 관계는 기업의 소유·지배구조 특성에 따라 조절됨을 발견하였다. 소유경영자에 비해 상대적으로 경영에 대한 전문지식 수준이 높은 전문경영자가 연구개발투자를 주도할 때, 연구개발투자가 기업가치에 미치는 부정적인 영향이 완화됨을 확인하였다. 또한, 외부 주요주주의 지분율이 높을수록 연구개발투자가 기업가치에 미치는 부정적 영향을 감소시켰는데, 이는 외부 주요주주의 힘이 강할수록 경영자를 효과적으로 감시할 수 있고 경영자에게 정보 공개를 요구하여 기업 내외부 주주간 정보비대칭성이 완화되기 때문으로 해석된다. 연구결과는 ESG의 요소들이 기업가치에 직접적인 영향을 미칠 뿐 아니라 기업가치에 대한 조절효과를 가질 수 있음을 시사한다.

• 산경연구논집
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• 제11권12호
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• pp.39-45
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• 2020

Purpose: The stock price delay phenomenon refers to a phenomenon in which stock prices do not immediately reflect corporate information and the reflection is delayed. A prior study reported that the stock price delay phenomenon appears strongly when the quality of corporate information is low (Callen, Khan, & Lu, 2013). The purpose of the internal accounting control system is to improve the reliability of accounting information. Specifically, the more professionals such as certified public accountants are placed in the internal accounting control system, the more information is prevented from being distorted, so the occurrence of stock price delay will decrease. Research design, data and methodology: In this study, companies listed on the securities market from 2012 to 2016 were selected as a sample to analyze whether the stock price delay phenomenon is alleviated as accounting experts are assigned to the internal accounting control system. The internal control personnel data were collected in the "Internal Accounting Control System Operation Report" attached to the business report of each company of the Financial Supervisory Service's Electronic Disclosure System(DART). The measurement method of the stock price delay phenomenon was referred to the study of Hou and Moskowitz (2005). The final sample used in the study is 2,641 firm-years. Results: It was found that companies with certified accountants in the internal accounting control system alleviate the stock price delay phenomenon. This result can be interpreted as increasing the speed at which corporate information is reflected in the stock price by improving the reliability of information disclosed in the market by the placement of experts in the system. Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that accounting professionals assigned to the internal accounting control system are playing a positive role in providing high-quality information to the market. In this study, focusing on the fact that the speed at which corporate information is reflected in the stock price is very important for the stakeholders in the capital market, we find that having a certified public accountant in the internal accounting control system alleviates the stock price delay phenomenon.