Sangcheol Song

Sangcheol Song serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Management, specializing in international business strategy and multinational corporation dynamics under uncertainty. His research integrates real options theory with empirical analysis of foreign direct investment patterns and subsidiary performance.

Education:

• BA, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
• MBA, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
• PhD, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA (2008)

Research Focus: Dr. Song's work examines multinational operational flexibility, cultural influences on subsidiary mortality, growth option exercise in foreign markets, and corporate social responsibility in international contexts. His research demonstrates how firms navigate host-country uncertainty through production shifts, network redundancies, and strategic divestment decisions, with particular emphasis on Korean multinational enterprises.

Publication Trends: Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals escalating focus on downside risk management in multinational operations (2021-2024), where he investigates how in-network ties mitigate divestment risks and how locational boundness affects investment irreversibility. Earlier work (2015-2019) established foundational insights into real options applications for foreign subsidiary longevity and cross-cultural learning mechanisms.

Scientific Awards: No awards were documented in the provided materials.

Professional Background: Prior to academia, Dr. Song served as a Full-time instructor at Korea Third Military Academy and Assistant Manager at Korea Development Bank, providing practical grounding for his research on organizational decision-making under uncertainty.

Research Infrastructure: While specific labs or teams aren't referenced, his collaborative publications with scholars like Lee, Zeng, and Shenkar indicate active research partnerships focused on multinational enterprise strategy.