• Journal of Korea Trade
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.75-94
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• 2021

Purpose - This article will take the Korean manufacturing industry as an example to estimate Korea's global value chain status from the perspective of overall and sub-industry, hoping to provide a theoretical reference for Korean manufacturing to climb the global value chain. Design/methodology - Based on the WIOD data. The data is calculated by using MATLAB (2014a) coding. The data for 6 sectors are classified according to the International Standard Industrial Classification revision 3 (ISIC Rev. 3), the WIOD data are used to calculate and compare the position, participation and dynamics of the Korea, China and USA' manufacturing industry in the 1995-2016. Findings - The empirical results supported conclusions of the theoretical model. In the Korean GVC of electrical and optical sector, while stronger forward linkages than backward linkages to GVC are advantageous for an average advanced country, the benefits of downstream tasks are pronounced for non-advanced countries. And proved the correlation for an index to capture a country's upstream position or downstream position, it makes sense to compare that Korea's exports of intermediates in the same sector that are used by China and USA. Originality/value - The first is to re-examine the characteristics of South Korea's participation in global value chains under a more systematic and accurate theoretical framework, which provides a new empirical reference for related research; the second is to content covers of the manufacturing 6 sectors, so as to more completely describe the characteristics of Korean manufacturing's participation in global value chains; The value of this paper is providing empirical evidence of the effect of Korea's the GVC of manufacturing sectors. In the GVC of 6 sectors, first three have a higher position in the value chain and are in the upper middle and upper reaches of the GVC. The latter two have a low GVC position index, which has become the main sector that pulls down the overall position of Korea's manufacturing industry.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.416-424
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• 2018

Objective: The objective of this study was to estimate the numbers of employees occupationally exposed to noise according to their industry and size. Methods: A Delphi panel consisting of 15 occupational health experts estimated the exposure prevalence of noise in workplace. Data on Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance provided from Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute were combined to produce the exposure population. Results: In Korea, 16.0% of employees, 2,539,890 out of 15,838,926, was estimated to exposed to noise occupationally. The rate was 32.7% and 10.3% in manufacturing sector and non-manufacturing sector, respectively. The highest rate, 52.5%, was found in manufacturing industries of wood and of products of wood and cork(except furniture) and of other transport equipment. Sorted by their size of business, the rate was higher as the number of employee was larger in manufacturing sector. Conclusions: Compared to the same rate estimated in the US, 17.2%, the result of this study seems to be in a resonable range.

• International Journal of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.269-279
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• 2024

The study explores the evolving landscape of overseas expansion strategies by Korean corporations, focusing on recent geopolitical tensions, the COVID-19 pandemic, and disruptions in global supply chains. It emphasizes the challenges faced by industries producing high-value products and delves into the concept of "Friend-Shoring" policies in the United States, leading major Korean companies to invest in local semiconductor, battery, and automotive factories. Recognizing the potential fragmentation of Korea's manufacturing sector, the paper introduces the "Mother Factory" strategy as a policy initiative, inspired by Japan's model, to establish core production facilities domestically. The discussion unfolds by examining the cases of major companies in Japan and the United States, highlighting the need for Korea to adopt a mother factory strategy to mitigate risks associated with friend-shoring policies. Inspired by Intel's "Copy Exactly" approach, the paper proposes a Korean mother factory model integrating smart factory technology and digital twin systems. This strategic shift aims to enhance responsiveness to geopolitical challenges and fortify the competitiveness of Korean high-tech industries. Finally, the paper proposes a Korean Mother Factory based on smart factory concepts. The suggested model integrates smart factory technology and digital twin frameworks to enhance responsiveness and fortify competitiveness. In conclusion, the paper advocates for the adoption of a comprehensive Korean Mother Factory model to address contemporary challenges, foster advanced manufacturing, and ensure the sustainability and competitiveness of Korean high-tech industries in the global landscape. The proposed strategy aligns with the evolving dynamics of the manufacturing sector and emphasizes technological advancements, collaboration, and strategic realignment.

• 벤처혁신연구
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.91-110
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• 2024

연구개발 종사자의 혁신행동은 신제품 또는 서비스를 창출하거나 기존 제품/서비스의 개선 등 효율화를 통해 기업의 지속적인 성장과 경쟁력에 매우 중요한 역할을 한다. 또한 연구개발 종사자들은 높은 전문성과 창의성을 기반으로 업무를 진행하는 경향이 높기 떄문에 외부로부터의 지시나 요구보다는 스스로의 동기부여에 의해서 혁신행동이 발현될 가능성이 높다. 셀프리더십이 혁신행동에 미치는 연구는 다양한 분야에서 진행되어 왔으나 연구개발 (R&D) 종사자를 대상으로 한 연구는 많지 않다. 본 연구에서는 제조업 및 정보통신 (ICT) 기업 연구개발 종사자의 셀프리더십이 혁신행동에 미치는 영향 및 셀프리더십과 혁신행동 간 직무만족의 매개효과를 비교 분석하였다. 이를 위해 랜덤표집 방식으로 온라인 설문조사를 실시하여 확보한 209건의 데이터에 대해 SPSS 20.0 프로그램을 활용 탐색적 요인분석, 신뢰도 및 요인간 상관관계 분석, 다중회귀분석 및 매개효과 분석을 진행하고 제조업과 ICT 간 차이를 분석하였다. 연구 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫 째, 제조업과 ICT 모두 셀프리더십과 직무만족, 셀프리더십과 혁신행동 사이에 유의한 정(+)의 상관관계를 나타내었다. 둘 째, 셀프리더십이 혁신행동에 미치는 영향 분석 결과, 제조업의 경우 자연보상 전략과 건설적사고 전략만이 유의한 정 (+)의 영향을 미친 반면 ICT의 경우에는 행동지향 전략, 자연보상 전략 및 건설적사고 전략 모두 유의한 정 (+)의 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 셋 째, 셀프리더십이 직무만족에 미치는 영향 분석 결과, 제조업의 경우 자연보상 전략과 건설적사고 전략만이 유의한 정 (+)의 영향을 미친 반면, ICT의 경우에는 행동지향 전략과 자연보상 전략이 유의한 정 (+)의 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 제조업의 행동지향 전략과 ICT의 건설적사고 전략은 유의하지 않았다. 넷 째, 직무만족이 혁신행동에 미치는 영향 분석 결과, 제조업과 ICT 모두에서 유의한 정(+)의 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났고 제조업의 경우가 ICT보다 상대적으로 큰 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 다섯 째, 직무만족의 매개효과 분석 결과, 제조업의 경우 건설적사고 전략만이 유의한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타나 부분적인 매개효과가 있음을 확인하였다. 반면, ICT의 경우에는 셀프리더십의 모든 하위 요인에 대해 직무만족의 매개효과는 나타나지 않았다. 본 연구의 결과로부터 제조업과 ICT업 간에 셀프리더십이 혁신행동에 미치는 영향과 매개효과의 작용 메커니즘 차이를 확인할 수 있었다. 또한 연구결과는 각 산업의 특성과 연구개발 조직 특성을 고려하여 조직 내의 리더십, 직무설계, 그리고 직무만족을 촉진하는 방향으로 조직의 전략과 문화를 개선하는 것이 중요함을 시사한다.

• 한국산업정보학회논문지
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.25-37
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• 2015

The early studies indicated that the firm with monopoly power is likely to engage in X-inefficiency such as a managerial slack. The reflection of the X-inefficiency theory has led to the issue that the public sector may be more inefficient than the private sector. In Korea like other many countries the electricity gas water service which can be considered as natural monopoly have been provided mostly by the public sector. In order to provide the empirical evidence to the argument that the public sector may be more inefficient than the private sector this paper estimated the four types of Solow residual which is called the total factor productivity in the electricity gas water service industry with the associated empirical model and compared its productivity with one in the manufacturing industry. The empirical results do not support the argument that the public sector may be more inefficient or less productive than the private sector.

• East Asian Economic Review
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.117-142
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• 2015

This paper uses a 53-country 15-industry computable general equilibrium model of trade to analyze the effects of the Korea-China free trade agreement on the Korean economy, the manufacturing sector in particular. The model is based on Yaylaci and Shikher (2014) which uses the Eaton-Kortum methodology to explain intra-industry trade. The model predicts that the Korea-China FTA will increase Korea-China manufacturing trade by 56%, manufacturing employment in Korea by 5.7% and China by 0.55%. The model also predicts significant reallocation of employment across industries with the Food industry in Korea losing jobs and other industries there gaining jobs, with the Medical equipment industry gaining the most. There will be some trade diversion from the ASEAN countries, as well as Japan and the United States.

• Asian Journal of Innovation and Policy
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.1-30
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• 2019

The advent of digitalisation has transformed economies into more integrated, but increasingly complex systems. This new trend has brought dynamic changes in the manufacturing sector through advanced ICT infrastructure, smart factories, digitally-controlled logistics, and skilled ICT-labour. The impacts of the digital economy on manufacturing could be best illustrated through "Industry 4.0." With this wave of technological advancement, countries aim to establish an industrial ecosystem where every manufacturing process and function is connected and interacts through digital networks. Industry 4.0 presents opportunities for Emerging Asia, as the region has emerged as a fast-growing manufacturing hub and particularly a production base for ICT goods. However, growing production capacity, increased exports, and increases in FDI in the field of ICT goods manufacturing have so far contributed little to the development and diffusion of ICT. A huge gap exists in the ICT uptake amongst countries and between small and large firms. This paper highlights the level of Industry 4.0 readiness of Emerging Asia and key factors that determine its enhancement.

• 아태비즈니스연구
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.21-30
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• 2013

Ethics involves distinguishing between what is right or wrong thereby making a correct choice. An organization should treat its internal as well as external stakeholders ethically. This research gives valuable insights on the prevailing ethical climate and potential organizational challenges in institutionalizing ethics and its management in the manufacturing sector. The present study is designed to analyze four parameters of ethical climate in the manufacturing sector with reference to different managerial levels, to identify the critical factor of the ethical code of conduct and to find correlations between four parameters of ethical climate. Descriptive research has been used and data are collected from 200 employees of three Indian companies of manufacturing sector using a well designed questionnaire. Analyzing data with SPSS, It has been found that overall good number of people believe that MBE (Management of Business Ethics) process is well implemented. People are well aware and trained and involved in the ethical process. Senior management is very much committed to promote the ethical environment in the organization and thus company values are well communicated to the employees. Concern resolution mechanism is well established in the organization. MBE in the organization is more prevalent in higher-level employees. Senior management commitment and reinforcement is very critical for CoC (code of conduct). Correlation between all the 4 parameters is positive and significant. But the parameters are not highly correlated with each other. Organizations need to work upon these parameters to promote an ethical climate in the organization by awarding or felicitating exemplary ethical behavior. More emphasis should be given on senior management commitment and reinforcement of the ethical behavior across all levels.

• STI Policy Review
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.75-93
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• 2017

Recently, global competition in the manufacturing sector is driving firms in the manufacturing sector to conduct product innovation projects to maintain their competitive edge. The key points of product innovation projects are 1) what the purpose of the project is and 2) what expected results in the target market can be achieved by implementing the innovation. Therefore, this study focuses on the performance of innovation projects with a business viewpoint. In this respect, this study proposes the "achievement rate" of product innovation projects as a measurement of project performance. Then, this study finds the best strategies from various innovation activities to optimize the achievement rate of product innovation projects. There are three major innovation activities for the projects, including three types of R&D activities: Internal, joint and external R&D, and five types of non-R&D activities - acquisition of machines, equipment and software, purchasing external knowledge, job education and training, market research and design. This study applies decision tree modeling, a kind of data-mining methodology, to explore effective innovation activities. This study employs the data from the 'Korean Innovation Survey (KIS) 2014: Manufacturing Sector.' The KIS 2014 gathered information about innovation activities in the manufacturing sector over three years (2011-2013). This study gives some practical implication for managing the activities. First, innovation activities that increased the achievement rate of product diversification projects included a combination of market research, new product design, and job training. Second, our results show that a combination of internal R&D, job training and training, and market research increases the project achievement most for the replacement of outdated products. Third, new market creation or extension of market share indicates that launching replacement products and continuously upgrading products are most important.

• 한국기계가공학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.99-105
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• 2010

This study was performed to solve the breaking problem in the fine blanking(FB) process of sector gears for car seat recliner using nickel chrome molybdenum steel(SNCM220) plate. The optimal design of embossing circle is changed to oval with labors' experiences and finite element analysis. The maximum principal stress and effective strain in a forming process are analyzed by commercial finite element software to solve the problems in embossing stage of FB process. As a result of FE analysis, the maximum principal stress in forming is lower than yield point of material. It is shown from experiments in the modified die that the formed gear does not break in embossing stage.