Korean Women in Leadership

The book focuses on the historical, political, economic, and cultural elements of Korea and the strong influence these have on women leaders in the nation. It examines challenges and opportunities for women leaders as they try to balance their professional and personal lives. A team of leading experts familiar with the aspirations and frustrations of Korean women offer insight into the coexistence of traditional and modern values. It is an eye-opening look at the convergence and divergence across Korean sectors that international leadership researchers, students, and managers need to know in order to realize and appreciate the potential of Korean women leaders.

Examines the unique societal and organizational challenges facing Korean women leaders as compared to the Western world Exposes the existence and effects of the global gender gap from a uniquely Korean perspective Highlights the accomplishments of Korean women leaders and their road to success

Autorentext

Yonjoo Cho is Associate Professor of Instructional Systems Technology at Indiana University, USA. She serves as an Associate Editor of the Human Resource Development Review and also serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of the Human Resource Development Quarterly, European Journal of Training and Development, and Action Learning: Research and Practice.

Gary N. McLean is President of McLean Global Consulting, Inc. and Professor Emeritus at the University of Minnesota, USA. He is the editor of Korean Philately and served as president of the AHRD and the International Management Development Association.

Inhalt

1.The Status of Women Leaders in Korea: Challenges and Opportunities.- 2. Korean Women in Leadership: Family Roles.- 3. Overcoming Cultural Constraints: Essential to Korean Women's Leadership Success in Korea.- 4. A New Perspective on Korean Women Leaders' Career Development.- 5. Policies and Legislation for Women in Korea from the 1990s to the Present.- 6. Educational Opportunities for Developing Korean Women Leaders.- 7. Women Leaders in the Corporate Sector.- 8. Women's Leadership in Family Business Organizations .- 9. Women Entrepreneurs in Korea.- 10. Korean Women Leaders in the Government Sector.- 11.Women Leaders in the Education Sector.- 12. Korean Women Leaders in the NGO Sector.- 13. Korean Women in Leadership in an Asian Context.- 14. Women in Leadership: Non-Asian Context with a Focus on Higher Education.- 15. Convergence, Divergence, and Crossvergence Related to Women in Leadership: Where Does Korea Fit Globally?.