Toward the sustainable development of corporate universities: the case of South Korea
European Journal of Training and Development
ISSN: 2046-9012
Article publication date: 5 December 2023
Abstract
Purpose
Despite the burgeoning interest in corporate universities (CUs), their pragmatic application and ongoing evolution present challenges. This study aims to analyze the South Korean CU landscape from a balanced perspective to draw implications for the sustainable development of CUs.
Design/methodology/approach
The study uses a case study method to systematically explore CUs in South Korea by reviewing the South Korean government reports on CUs. The cases of CUs are analyzed based on the holistic model of CUs, which functions as an analytical framework.
Findings
By analyzing four groups of CUs, namely, in-house colleges, corporation colleges, technical colleges and in-house college-type lifelong educational establishments, implemented in South Korea, this study draws implications for the sustainable development of CUs, using the holistic CU model.
Originality/value
By analyzing cases of CUs from a new perspective, this study contributes to expand knowledge on CUs and suggests implications for organizations aiming to establish and sustain their own CUs tailored to their specific needs. Furthermore, this paper delves into the support necessary for the successful implementation and sustainable development of CUs, spanning organizational/team, national and individual levels.
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Acknowledgements
Funding: This article is financially supported by the Graduate School of Public Administration at Korea University.
Citation
Oh, J.R., Park, C.H. and Baek, K. (2023), "Toward the sustainable development of corporate universities: the case of South Korea", European Journal of Training and Development, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/EJTD-02-2023-0024
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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