소도시에 정착한 지역밀착형 강소기업 연구 - 독일 히든챔피언 기업의 사례를 중심으로 -
A Study on Regionally Embedded Global Market Leaders Settled in Small Towns - Focusing on the Case of German Hidden Champions-

초록

Hidden champions, as defined by Hermann Simon (1990), are small but globally successful enterprises that remain relatively unknown. In Germany, these firms are uniquely concentrated in small towns and rural areas rather than metropolitan centers, contributing to balanced regional development and economic revitalization. The locational choice of these hidden champions in small towns is shaped by a combination of factors, including historical influences, internal corporate dynamics, industrial and infrastructural considerations, and institutional and policy frameworks. Collectively, these factors positively impact regional development by fostering job creation, population inflow, and increased tax revenue. While previous studies have focused on the success factors of German hidden champions, this study examines their regional context to explore strategic insights for small and medium-sized enterprises in South Korea to enhance small-town and rural development.

키워드

히든챔피언강소기업기업입지지방소도시지역 일자리균형성장Hidden ChampionsFirm LocationSmall TownsRegional EmploymentBalanced Growth
제목
소도시에 정착한 지역밀착형 강소기업 연구 - 독일 히든챔피언 기업의 사례를 중심으로 -
제목 (타언어)
A Study on Regionally Embedded Global Market Leaders Settled in Small Towns - Focusing on the Case of German Hidden Champions-
저자
김소연김지원마강래
DOI
10.22669/krsa.2025.41.1.0129
발행일
2025-03
저널명
지역연구
41
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