Schüßler, Elke; Decker, Carolin and Lerch, Frank
(2013).
| DOI (Digital Object Identifier) Link: | https://doi.org/10.1080/13662716.2013.805929 |
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Abstract
This paper aims to further our emerging knowledge on the external linkages of clusters. We adopt a network governance perspective and study connected clusters as goal-directed, multi-level whole networks that we denote as ‘cluster networks’. Based on an analysis of four empirical cases varying in regional scope, age, and industry context, we identify two governance forms: internally governed cluster networks are formed to establish ties among cluster representative organizations to share knowledge and pool resources on selected activities; externally governed cluster networks are formed to systematically develop cross-cluster ties and competences on and across levels and are brokered by a central inter-cluster administrative organization and several decentralized lead organizations. Our findings show that cluster connectivity can go beyond organization-based pipelines and personal relationships to include clusters as governed entities, albeit with different intensities regarding the brokerage of ties on lower levels.
| Item Type: | Journal Item |
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| ISSN: | 1469-8390 |
| Keywords: | regional clusters, cluster collaboration, cluster network, cluster connectivity, whole networks, governance, global pipelines, territorial innovation systems |
| Academic Unit/School: | Faculty of Business and Law (FBL) > Business > Department for Public Leadership and Social Enterprise Faculty of Business and Law (FBL) > Business Faculty of Business and Law (FBL) |
| Item ID: | 54463 |
| Depositing User: | Carolin Decker-Lange |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Apr 2018 11:20 |
| Last Modified: | 08 Dec 2018 16:55 |
| URI: | http://oro.open.ac.uk/id/eprint/54463 |
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