우리나라의 기업가적 국가문화의 진단과 향후과제: OECD 국가와의 비교를 중심으로

Assessment of the National Entrepreneurial Culture of Korea and Implications: Comparison with the OECD Countries

The aim of this research is to compare the entrepreneurial national culture of the OECD countries and draw implications for Korea. To this end, various data sources including the Hofsede’s classification, the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Adult Population Survey/National Expert Survey, the Global Entrepreneurship and Development Index, EU, and the OECD were employed. As a result, Korea was ranked in the lowest group, when measured with the culture-related indicators. The comparison results have four implications: first, Korean entrepreneurs should change their attitudes toward their business from mere profit-seeking to the contribution to their society; second, Korea should create a social environment where entrepreneurs are well respected; third, since the freedom and creativity of individuals are the important factors to boost entrepreneurship, the organization-oriented culture of Korea needs to be transformed into the one that values individuals’ diversities; and lastly, the Korean government should formulate policies not only to foster entrepreneurial culture but to support failed entrepreneurs.