Busan Port Authority was awarded the grand prize in '2014 The Management Grand Awards' under the category of Korea’s Admired Company, hosted by the Korea Management Association Consulting(KMAC) at the Grand Hilton Hotel in Hongeun-dong Seoul on the 28th, BPA said in its press release.
‘2014 The Management Grand Awards’ is a prestigious award which is given to corporations that have achieved excellent management performances and have led continuos ․ comprehensive management corporation activities based on innovative capabilities corresponding to the changing management environment.
BPA processed its highest cargo volume, 17.68 million TEU, last year thanks to active overseas marketing and strategic risk management despite the global economic recession and fierce competition with global ports.
In particular, being the first public corporation to resolve reckless management through the CEO's firm leadership, establishing mutual development strategy through creating jobs, and building a fair society and accompanied growth were highly evaluated.
BPA President Lim Ki-tack said “It is a great pleasure that we received ‘The Management Grand Award’ again followed by last year's top prize. At this point, when corporation's social responsibility is considered highly, 'respect' is a core value that leads the growth of a corporation. In this regard, all employees and executives of BPA will put a concerted effort in strengthening social responsibilities as a public company to become a respectable corporation.”