SOUTH KOREA

By

Laura Gallo

Luisa Gómez

Cynthia Saldarriaga

Laura Restrepo

Luz Adriana Rosso

My classmates talked last class about South Korea, I really like this country because my best friends in London where from there!

The oficial name of the country is Republic of South Korea and the capital city is SeouL,the currency is the korean won.This country is leader in automobile,chemical,electronics,shipbuilding,steel and telecommunications production.

The korean food is very spicy, they eat a lot of vegetables and sea food.Giving food demonstrates care for another's well being

TRADITIONAL MANAGEMENT

Japan and United States management have had a significant impact on that of korea. They integrated the japanese management system into their own.

MAKING GOOD RELATIONSHIPS IS A PRIORITY FOR KOREANS

Koreans will observe your attitude toward the korean culture and you will be certainly ask about your impressions of their country.

One of the best ways to develop good relationships with korean co-workers,bosses and subordinates is to have fun together,activities such us hiking,tennis or visiting cultural sites are quite common for korean workers to do together. You'd be wise to participate in these events as a way to know your colleagues.

It is important also to observe the general principles of the korean etiquette,including respect for positions and hierarchy but beyond that, expatriates of all personalities have been warmly welcome into korean organizations.

COMMUNICATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

In korea when you wish to begin a business relationship with someone,it is very important to be introduced to that person by a third party

GREETING SOMEONE

• Stand up for greetings
• Shake hands (not to hard or firm)
• Bow (not as deep or long as japanese)
• Say "Ban gop sumnida" -->I'm happy to meet you

As well as in China, in South Korea, cards are presented and received with both hands.

THE EMBARRASSED SMILE

A smile can mean shame or embarrassment. When they make a mistake or do something "bad" to you, they are likely to smile or even laugh, which mean they are sorry.

The main topic of this presentation was the role of workers and immigrant workers. First they started defining the role of workers today which is the same for workers of all levels: - to think independently to act effectively-.

In the other hand the term "migrant worker" has different connotations around the world, however it refers to a person who is engaged in a remunerated activity in a state of which she or he is not a national. The united nations gives protection to the rights of the immigrant workers and their families.

PARTICULAR WORK SITUATIONS IN KOREA

WOMEN in the workplace: it is awkward for a korean man to be supervised by a woman, so women will need to take care to establish her position of power while at the same time, treating her subordinates with kindness

MIGRANT WORKERS IN SOUTH KOREA

Tens of thousands of migrant workers in South korea face discrimination,exploitation and appalling working conditions.Many face a spiral of debt and are forced to work illegally because their employers withhold their salaries and existing laws make it hard to change jobs legally.Workers come from China,Vietnam,Bangladesh,Nepal,the philippines and Indonesia among other countries.

BUSINESS PROTOCOL

• Great and bow the first time you see each person each day,accompanied with a handshake.
• Maintaining eye contact is good etiquette.
• Always carry business cards, preferably printed in English and Korean.
• If you work for a korean president,owner or principal, he or she probably will not expect you to follow the korea rules of behavior.
• Establish a good relationship before you discuss any work.Develop social networks,both among expatriates and koreans,to help you in future work transactions
• A first meeting is a "get to know" affair rather than focusing on business matters.
• Recognize that entertaining is an essential part of doing business,and that the cost of entertaining may far exceed what it costs in your home country.
• Be flexible.Pushing too hard will certainly not be viewed favorably
• Get a third party formally to introduce you to a potential business associate.Self introductions are rarely successful in Korea
• Giving gifts, is also considered a way to build relationship.Gifts are always reciprocated so be sure to bring some with you from your native country.
• The most convenient times for doing business are between 10 am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm.