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Transformation towards overseas-oriented expansion: the evolution of Hyundai Motor Group s production structure

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  • WooJin KIM

    (Kyoto University, JAPAN)

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In this paper, we analyze the Hyundai Motor Group s newly evolved-production structure to illustrate the evolution of a corporate system. Specifically, we explore why Hyundai Motor Group s domestic-oriented production structure could be maintained until the more recent history of Korea s domestic automobile market. Our findings show that since 2012, the Hyundai Motor Group s production structure which has been affected by internal and external factors in the automobile market has transformed from a domestic-oriented production structure to an overseas-oriented production structure. Our findings further demonstrate that both technical factors embedded in the Hyundai Motor Group s production system and non-technical factors that strive to equate the production conditions in the Group s foreign and domestic facilities support the smooth operation of the overseas-oriented production structure.

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  • WooJin KIM, 2015. "Transformation towards overseas-oriented expansion: the evolution of Hyundai Motor Group s production structure," Journal of Economics and Political Economy, EconSciences Journals, vol. 2(2), pages 235-261, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:cvv:journ1:v:2:y:2015:i:2:p:235-261
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    • F23 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business - - - Multinational Firms; International Business
    • L11 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance - - - Production, Pricing, and Market Structure; Size Distribution of Firms
    • L62 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Manufacturing - - - Automobiles; Other Transportation Equipment; Related Parts and Equipment
    • M21 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Economics - - - Business Economics

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