Join In or Opt Out? A Normative–Ethical Analysis of Affective Ties and Networks in South Korea

Horak, Sven

doi:10.1007/s10551-016-3125-7

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“…Culture has been linked to enabling or encouraging corruption (for example, the role of guanxi in corporate corruption in China) at a national level. Studies on the relationship of culture and corporate corruption have been conducted at the national or regional levels range in a range of countries including Colombia, South Africa and USA (Bernardi, Witek & Melton, 2009), Japan (Black, 2004), Russia (Venard, 2009), Korea (Horak, 2018), China (Huang & Rice, 2012;Steidlmeier, 1999;Zhou, Han & Wang 2013) and also in broader regions of the world such Asia and Africa (Birhanu, Gambardella & Valentini, 2016;Dela Rama, 2012).…”

Section: National Cultures and Corruptionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Corporate Corruption: A Review and an Agenda for Future Research

Castro

Phillips

Ansari

2020

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Section: National Cultures and Corruptionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Corporate Corruption: A Review and an Agenda for Future Research

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Phillips

Ansari

2020

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“…In sum, we define leader favoritism as particularistic treatment that results in an individual attaining both intangible and tangible resources as well as more favorable working conditions than others, owing to the individual's personal ties, irrespective of his or her knowledge, abilities, and skills (c.f. Horak, 2016, 2017; Horak & Yang, 2018).…”

Section: Leader Favoritism Definedmentioning

confidence: 99%

An integrative ethical approach to leader favoritism

Yang

Horak

Kakabadse

2020

Business Ethics Env & Resp

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Relationship building is one of the most important aspects of leadership; however, it can pose ethical challenges. Though particularistic treatment of employees by leaders, that is, leader favoritism, commonly occurs, it is conventionally regarded negatively as fairness norms require leaders to treat followers equally. In this conceptual study, we explore different views on leader favoritism based on different ethical principles. We develop an alternative to the conventional view and suggest that leader favoritism may not necessarily lead to negative outcomes when empathy-based favoritism is applied. In this vein, we recommend drawing on the ethical principles of a utilitarian approach by balancing particularism and universalism, which is also helpful to build organizational social capital. We contribute to leadership theory by developing an early concept of an integrative ethical approach to leader favoritism. | 91 YANG et Al.

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“…Affective (education-based, kinship and of regional origin) ties and networks in South Korea, known as yongo, contribute to the challenging and time-consuming trust-building process and thus increase collaboration and coordination efficiency and internal firm group cohesion (Horak, 2016). They also prevent free-riding through peer pressure, lowering the cost of monitoring and supervision and keeping transaction costs low (Horak, 2016). Yongo can also prevent information leaks to competitors as it implies a strong code of behaviour (Horak, 2016).…”

Section: The Ethicality Of Jeitinho As An Indigenous Practice 21 Contrasting Perspectives On Indigenous Practicesmentioning

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“…They also prevent free-riding through peer pressure, lowering the cost of monitoring and supervision and keeping transaction costs low (Horak, 2016). Yongo can also prevent information leaks to competitors as it implies a strong code of behaviour (Horak, 2016). However, it may lead to discrimination in the recruitment and selection process, distortion of fair competition and inefficient allocation of resources (Horak, 2016).…”

Section: The Ethicality Of Jeitinho As An Indigenous Practice 21 Contrasting Perspectives On Indigenous Practicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Yongo can also prevent information leaks to competitors as it implies a strong code of behaviour (Horak, 2016). However, it may lead to discrimination in the recruitment and selection process, distortion of fair competition and inefficient allocation of resources (Horak, 2016).…”

Section: The Ethicality Of Jeitinho As An Indigenous Practice 21 Contrasting Perspectives On Indigenous Practicesmentioning

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The duality of the Brazilian jeitinho

Park

Nunes

Muratbekova‐Touron

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Purpose This paper aims to deepen the understanding of the impact of cultural and national idiosyncrasies on businesses. The authors concentrate on the cultural particularity of the Brazilian jeitinho to assess the ethicality of the concept in buyer–supplier relationships. Design/methodology/approach Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 28 Brazilian professionals working for both national and international companies, allowing for the analysis of the context in which the Brazilian jeitinho is perceived either as positive or negative in terms of ethics. Findings The authors propose five distinct dimensions (harm to third parties, seriousness of the issue, formality of relationships, personal benefit and assessed pertinence of rules and laws) to the assessment of Brazilian jeitinho as creativity, corruption or more nuanced classifications between them and offer a reviewed definition of the practice. Practical implications The results of the study may offer new insights into the Brazilian business environment. Deeper comprehension of the contexts in which jeitinho is used and its different connotations may optimise the relations between foreign and Brazilian companies and between foreign and Brazilian professionals and employees. Originality/value Within the context of intensified international trade, global supply chains and geographically spread operations, an understanding of cultural and national idiosyncrasies may provide managers with a powerful tool to conduct their business more effectively. With the economic emergence of countries such as China, Russia and Brazil, local practices are also gaining increased importance as they seem to have a direct influence on management in these places and beyond.

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Join In or Opt Out? A Normative–Ethical Analysis of Affective Ties and Networks in South Korea

Cited by 32 publications

References 66 publications

Corporate Corruption: A Review and an Agenda for Future Research

Corporate Corruption: A Review and an Agenda for Future Research

An integrative ethical approach to leader favoritism

The duality of the Brazilian jeitinho

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