Managerial problems in Korea: Evidence from the nationalized industries

International Journal of Public Sector Management

Volumn 14, Issue 2-3, 2001, Pages 129-148

  Kim, Jung Won ^a   Rowley, Chris ^b  

^a Kaya University   (South Korea)

^b CITY UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Business administration; Korea; Nationalized industries; Problem solving

Indexed keywords

ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK; ECONOMIC REFORM; INDUSTRIAL PRACTICE; MANAGEMENT PRACTICE;

SOUTH KOREA;

EID: 0035012186     PISSN: 09513558     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/09513550110387769     Document Type: Article

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