@article{ART002663593},
author={Martina Pizzinato and KIM, Jung Ho},
title={AHP Analysis of Cross-Cultural Experiences by Italian Expats Working for Korean Organizations},
journal={Journal of Asia-Pacific Studies},
issn={1225-8539},
year={2020},
volume={27},
number={4},
pages={127-161},
doi={10.18107/japs.2020.27.4.005}
TY - JOUR
AU - Martina Pizzinato
AU - KIM, Jung Ho
TI - AHP Analysis of Cross-Cultural Experiences by Italian Expats Working for Korean Organizations
JO - Journal of Asia-Pacific Studies
PY - 2020
VL - 27
IS - 4
PB - Institute of Global Affairs
SP - 127
EP - 161
SN - 1225-8539
AB - This paper examines cross-cultural experiences of Italian professionals living in Korea and working for Korean organizations. Aimed at understanding whether cultural differences between Koreans and Italians can be found and how these influence the experience of Italian expats, it analyzes the dimensions of Decision-making Process, Leadership Style, and Team Environment in an organizational context. Considering the increasing number of Italians living in Korea and the highly relevant trade partnership between Italy and Korea, this research wants to fill in the current gap in the cross-cultural management literature between such countries and individuals. By using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), which transforms intangible judgments into consistent and tangible data, responses from the surveyed experts were ranked to see which criteria and sub-criteria are more important to Italian expats. After comparing the current literature and the results obtained from the AHP analysis, similarities in the studied dimensions were found. In particular, Italians have shown similar collectivistic and hierarchical values to Koreans at work. Nevertheless, an important variance in communication style has been discovered and linked to the average-low satisfaction levels among Italian expats. From a practical point of view, by depicting such similarities and differences, this paper wants to help both Italians and Koreans at better understanding each other and, therefore, at maximizing the outcomes of their businesses. Moreover, it wants to be a foundation for further research on cross-cultural management between Italians and Koreans.
KW - Italy;Korea;Leadership Style;Decision-Making Process;Team Environment
DO - 10.18107/japs.2020.27.4.005
ER -
Martina Pizzinato and KIM, Jung Ho. (2020). AHP Analysis of Cross-Cultural Experiences by Italian Expats Working for Korean Organizations. Journal of Asia-Pacific Studies, 27(4), 127-161.
Martina Pizzinato and KIM, Jung Ho. 2020, "AHP Analysis of Cross-Cultural Experiences by Italian Expats Working for Korean Organizations", Journal of Asia-Pacific Studies, vol.27, no.4 pp.127-161. Available from: doi:10.18107/japs.2020.27.4.005
Martina Pizzinato, KIM, Jung Ho "AHP Analysis of Cross-Cultural Experiences by Italian Expats Working for Korean Organizations" Journal of Asia-Pacific Studies 27.4 pp.127-161 (2020) : 127.
Martina Pizzinato, KIM, Jung Ho. AHP Analysis of Cross-Cultural Experiences by Italian Expats Working for Korean Organizations. 2020; 27(4), 127-161. Available from: doi:10.18107/japs.2020.27.4.005
Martina Pizzinato and KIM, Jung Ho. "AHP Analysis of Cross-Cultural Experiences by Italian Expats Working for Korean Organizations" Journal of Asia-Pacific Studies 27, no.4 (2020) : 127-161.doi: 10.18107/japs.2020.27.4.005
Martina Pizzinato; KIM, Jung Ho. AHP Analysis of Cross-Cultural Experiences by Italian Expats Working for Korean Organizations. Journal of Asia-Pacific Studies, 27(4), 127-161. doi: 10.18107/japs.2020.27.4.005
Martina Pizzinato; KIM, Jung Ho. AHP Analysis of Cross-Cultural Experiences by Italian Expats Working for Korean Organizations. Journal of Asia-Pacific Studies. 2020; 27(4) 127-161. doi: 10.18107/japs.2020.27.4.005
Martina Pizzinato, KIM, Jung Ho. AHP Analysis of Cross-Cultural Experiences by Italian Expats Working for Korean Organizations. 2020; 27(4), 127-161. Available from: doi:10.18107/japs.2020.27.4.005
Martina Pizzinato and KIM, Jung Ho. "AHP Analysis of Cross-Cultural Experiences by Italian Expats Working for Korean Organizations" Journal of Asia-Pacific Studies 27, no.4 (2020) : 127-161.doi: 10.18107/japs.2020.27.4.005