A Study on Perception Types of ESG management Among Employees of Public Foundations for Arts and Culture

This study aims to identify perception types of ESG management among public foundations for Arts and Culture employees and analyze the characteristics and implications of each type. Using Q methodology, a Q-sorting based on a 9-point scale was conducted with 30 public cultural foundation employees. The results revealed four perception types of ESG management: “Institution-dependent,” “Context-sensitive,” “Proactive acceptance,” and “Education-driven.” Differences in implementation methods and acceptance conditions were observed among the types. The Institution-dependent type emphasized institutional foundations, the Context-sensitive type highlighted the reflection of cultural and artistic contexts, the Proactive acceptance type stressed leadership and execution capacity, and the Education-driven type underscored education and communication. This study suggests that tailored strategies, empathy-based education, and phased implementation can facilitate the effective adoption of ESG management, providing practical foundational data for the sustainability of arts and cultural organizations and policy design.