Focusing on the short-term? Reviewing national human Resource development (NHRD) policy in South Korea

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

The study analyses South Korea’s 2016 ministry NHRD budget plans, and finds that the current structure hampers policy effectiveness, encourages redundancy across policies and focuses on short-term solutions.

Originality

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2021), "Focusing on the short-term? Reviewing national human Resource development (NHRD) policy in South Korea", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 29 No. 5, pp. 38-41. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-05-2021-0109