Publications

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

[1] Meghna Sabharwal, Aurora M. Becerra, and Oh, Seongdeok. 2022. “From the Chinese Exclusion Act to the COVID-19 Pandemic: A historical Analysis of Racism Experienced by Asian American in the United State.” Public Integrity, 1-15. (Co-Author)DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10999922.2022.2120292 Best Paper Award (2nd) of 2022 at the Conference of Minority Public Administration (COMPA)

[2] Seongdeok Oh & Kwang-ho Sim. 2019. “An Empirical Study of Organizational Factors Influencing Performance Information Use Based on the Perception of Employees in Government-Funded Science and Technology Research Institutes.” Korean Journal of Public Administration, Vol. 57 No. 2. pp.169-200. (KCI: Lead Author, written in Korean) DOI: http://doi.org/10.24145/KJPA.57.2.6, Best Paper Award in Korea University Graduate School

[3] Kwang-ho Sim. Shin-hee Cho & Seongdeok Oh 2019. “An Analysis on the Impacts of Institutional Factors upon the South Korean Government’s Capacity to control the Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing by the Distant Water Fishing Vessels.” Legislation and Policy Studies, Vol. 11 No. 1. pp.145-175. (KCI: Co-Author, written in Korean) DOI: http://doi.org/10.22809/nars.2019.11.1.006

[4] Kwang-ho Sim. Seung-Jun Baek & Seongdeok Oh. 2018. “The Effects of Institutional Factors on the Fairness of Election Opinion Polls in the 20th Election of National Assembly Members of the Republic of Korea.” The Journal of Political Science & Communication, Vol. 21 No. 2. pp.1-36. (KCI: Co-Author, written in Korean) DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15617/psc.2018.6.21.2.1

[5] Seongdeok Oh. Hyunkoo Cho. Cheouljoo Lee & Kwang-ho Sim. 2015. “A Study on the Types of Policy Implementation Errors: Centering on Content Analysis on Audit Results Reports of The Board of Audit and Inspection of Korea (BAI).” The Journal of Political Science & Communication, Vol. 18 No. 1. pp.127-163. (KCI: Lead Author, written in Korean) DOI: http://doi.org/10.15617/psc.2015.02.18.1.127

Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings

[1] Seongdeok Oh and Meghna Sabharwal. (2024). “Fostering Innovative Work Behavior to Improve Organizational Performance.” Academy of Management Proceedings, 2024, https://doi.org/10.5465/AMPROC.2024.15748abstract

Non-Peer-Reviewed Articles, Reports, and Other Publications

[1] Meghna Sabharwal, Aurora M. Becerra, & Seongdeok Oh. (2023). From marginalization to resilience:Understanding the “Otherness” journey of Asian American in the United States – The Academic. The Academic – Research, explained. Link Here

[2] Hyun Joon Kim, Ukjun Sung, Junmo An, Seokjin Eom, Yeongjun Choi, Sijeoung Kim, Sun Hee Kim, & Seongdeok Oh. (2021). “Designing Collaborative Governance for Digital Transformation.” (Written in Korean). Korea Information Society Development Institute (KISDI). Link Here

[3] Seongdeok Oh. (2019). “The ‘Decoupling’ Experienced by Employee of Public Research Institute in the Use of Performance Information.” (Written in Korean). Korea University Graduate School.

[4] Sangwook Park, Jiung Yoon, Illhwan Jung, Bomi Kim, Myeongrok Do, & Seongdeok Oh (2019).  “Organizational Diagnosis of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy: Changing the Policy Environment and Seeking the Ideal Direction.” (Written in Korean). Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Republic of Korea.

[5] Sangwook Park, Jongbok Park, Gyeongjun Oh, Seongdeok Oh, Sangun Yoo, Wontae Ko, & Geonhui Kim. (2018) “A Survey on University R&D Management and its Policy Implications.” (Written in Korean). Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP). Link Here

[6] Minho Lee, Shin Kim, Jaeho Eun, Jinsik Choi, Myongjin Kim, Yujin Choi, Seongdeok Oh & Gilho Jung. (2018). “A Study on the Practical Method of Regulatory Consultation for Improving Policy Effectiveness.” (Written in Korean). Korea Institute of Public Administration (KIPA). Link Here

[7] Seongdeok Oh. (2017). “A Study on the Types of Use and Factors Influencing the Use of Performance Information in Public Research Institutions: Focusing on Government-funded Research Institutes in the Science and Technology Sector.” Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP).

[8] Kwang-ho Sim, Cheouljoo Lee, & Seongdeok Oh. (2016). “Development of Audit in Education and Arts” (Written in Korean). National Council of Governors of Education, Republic of Korea. Link Here

[9] Juho Kim, Jihyun Seo, Seungtae Kim, Taeyun Kim, Namhyo Kim, Seongdeok Oh, Suhyeon Chung. (2016). “Evaluation of the Government-Funded Research Institutes Under Ministry of Science and ICT” (Written in Korean). Ministry of Science and ICT, Republic of Korea.

Manuscripts in Submission

[1] Seongdeok Oh and Meghna Sabharwal. “Fostering Innovation at Work: The Synergy of Transformational Leadership, Job Autonomy, and Innovative Organizational Culture for Driving Innovative Work Behavior.” (Revise and Resubmit, Public Personnel Management)

[2] Seongdeok Oh and Meghna Sabharwal. “Fostering Innovative Work Behavior to Improve Organizational Performance: The Role of Public Service Motivation and Innovative Organizational Culture.” (Under Review, International Journal of Public Administration )

Working Manuscripts

[1] Seongdeok Oh and Meghna Sabharwal. Linking the Dynamics of Inclusive Leadership: Exploring the Role of Psychological Safety and Work Engagement in Innovative Work Behavior. In the data analysis stage.

[2] Imane Hijal-Moghrabi, Meghna Sabharwal, and Seongdeok Oh. Managing Workplace Bullying in Public Organizations: The Role of Psychological Safety, Public Service Motivation, and PIRK Information in Enhancing Job Satisfaction. In the data analysis stage.

[3] Seongdeok Oh and Jaehee Jong. Innovative Work Behavior in Public Service: Unpacking the Impact of Transformational Leadership, Organizational Commitment, and Public Service Motivation. In the data analysis stage.

[4] Seongdeok Oh and Jaehee Jong. Does Extra-Role Behavior Elevate Job Stress? Exploring the Roles of Innovative Work Behavior, Knowledge Sharing, and Public Service Motivation. In the data collection stage.

[5] Seongdeok Oh and Meghna Sabharwal. Individual Innovation in Public Organizations: How Transformational Leadership, Public Service Motivation, and Organizational Justice Shape Innovative Work Behavior. In the data collection stage.

Selected Academic Conference Presentations

[1] “Linking the Dynamics of Inclusive Leadership: Unveiling the Interplay Between Psychological Safety, Work Engagement, and Innovative Work Behavior” - Seongdeok Oh

  • Southeastern Conference for Public Administration (SECoPA) 2024 Annual Conference, September 20, in Memphis, Tennessee.

[2] “Fostering Innovative Work Behavior to Improve Organizational Performance: The Role of Public Service Motivation and Innovative Organizational Culture” - Seongdeok Oh and Meghna Sabharwal

  • Academy of Management Annual Meeting 2024, August 12, in Chicago, Illinois.
  • Southeastern Conference for Public Administration (SECoPA) 2023 Annual Conference, September 29, in Atlanta.

[3] “Transformational Leadership, Autonomy, and Organizational Culture: A Model for Workplace Innovation and Innovative Work Behavior” - Seongdeok Oh and Meghna Sabharwal

  • The Public Management Research Conference (PMRC) 2024 Annual Conference, June 27, in Seattle, Washington. (Planned)

[4] “Fostering Innovation at Work: The Synergy of Transformational Leadership, Job Autonomy, and Innovative Organizational Culture for Driving Innovative Work Behavior” - Seongdeok Oh and Meghna Sabharwal (Won the Best Paper Poster Award of 2024 in PNM Conference at the University of Texas at Dallas)

  • The Korean Association for Public Administration (KAPA) 2024 Summer International Conference, June 19, virtually in Yeosu, South Korea. (Planned). Invited to present by KAPA.
  • American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) 2024 Annual Conference, April 15, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  • The 8th Public and Nonprofit Management Conference, The University of Texas at Dallas, April 05, at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.

[5] “The Impact of Innovative Behavior on Organizational Performance: Moderating Effect of PSM and Organizational Culture” - Seongdeok Oh and Meghna Sabharwal

  • American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), 2023 Annual Conference, Virtually March 21.

[6] “The Invisible Group: A Historical Analysis of Racism Experienced by Asian Americans in the US” - Meghana SabharwHl, Aurora M. Becerra, and Oh, Seongdeok

  • National Academy of Public Administration, 21st Annual Social Equity Leadership Conference, June 10, virtually in Washington, 2022.

[7] “The Othering Experience: A historical analysis of racism experienced by Asian American in the USA” - Meghana Sabharwal, Aurora M. Becerra, and Oh, Seongdeok

  • COMPA (Conference of Minority Public Administration) 2022 Virtual Conference, March 3, virtually in New Orleans. (Won the Best Paper Award (2nd) of 2022)

Panel Discussant, Moderator, and Invited Talks

[1] “Money & Morality: Exploring the Motivational Contours of Public Sector Employment.” Served as a moderator at the 84th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (AOM), August 12, 2024, in Chicago.

[2] “Cybersecurity in Local Government: Challenges and Financial Lessons.” Served as a discussant at the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) 2024 Annual Conference, April 13, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

[3] “Government R&D Investment Strategy and Citizen Participation.” Invited Talk at the Government’s R&D Mid-to Long-Term Investment Strategies Discussion Meeting, November 28, 2018, in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Presented and discussed as a representative of the citizen participation group.

[4] “The 2020 Government R&D Direction and Standards from the Citizen Perspective.” Invited Talk at the 2020 Government R&D Direction and Standards (Plan) Public Hearing, February 26, 2019, in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Presented and discussed as a representative of the citizen participation group.

Research Experiences

Researcher (September 2019 - July 2021) Institute of Governmental Studies

  • Korea University,Seoul, Republic of Korea

  • Advisor: Dr. Hyun Joon Kim

Research Assistant (November 2018 - June. 2019) Research Institute of Basic Sciences

  • Center for Science and Culture Research, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

  • Advisor: Dr. Sangwook Park

Research Assistant (September - October 2018) Korea Institute of Public Administration (KIPA)

  • Government research institute under Office for Government Policy Coordination

  • Division of Regulatory Innovation Research, Seoul, Republic of Korea

  • Advisor: Dr. Min-ho Lee

Researcher (May - December 2016) Public Policy Research Institute

  • Center for Public Audit Studies, Korea University, Sejong, Republic of Korea

  • Advisor: Dr. Kwang-ho Sim

Researcher (January 2015 - March 2016) Korea Institute of Science & Technology Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)

  • Government Research Institute of the Ministry of Science and ICT

  • Regulatory Reform Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea

  • Advisor: Dr. Juho Kim

Research Assistant (2016 - 2018) Korea University

  • Department of Public Administration

  • Advisor: Dr. Hyun Joon Kim

Research Assistant (2012) Korea University

  • Department of Public Administration

  • Advisor: Dr. Kwang-ho Sim

Technical Skills

Statistical Packages

  • STATA, SPSS, AMOS, R, Python

Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods Training

  • Causal Inference, Ordinary Least Square (OLS), Multiple Regression Model, Time Series, and Panel Data Analysis: Spring & Fall 2022, Fall 2021 (UTD), Spring & Fall 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2012 (Korea University)

  • Survey Research, Structural Equation, Hierarchical Linear, Multilevel Modeling, Experiment, and Quasi-experimental Designs (Difference in Difference, Regression Discontinuity, and Instrumental Variables) : Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 (UTD), Spring 2017 (Korea University)

  • Machine Learning Social Text Data Analysis: Fall 2023 (UTD)

  • Cost Benefit Analysis: Spring 2023 (UTD)

  • Social and Geospatial Science Programming Fundamentals: Summer 2022 (UTD)

  • Policy Analysis and Evaluation: Spring 2022 (UTD), Spring 2018, Fall 2017 (Korea University)

  • Qualitative Research Methods and Grounded Theory: Spring 2018 (Korea University)

  • Public Choice and Game Theory: Fall 2012 (Korea University)

Other Computer Skills

  • MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Blackboard.