Inter-firm collaboration through clusters and networks : drivers and barriers

Timothy J. Hall, Ross L. Chapman

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    Abstract

    This conceptual paper reviews the existing literature on business Clusters and Networks, proposes a series of research questions concerning drivers and barriers to the establishment and implementation of effective clusters. Relevant literature on this topic involves a wide range of academic fields and the first section of this paper combines these into a framework adapted from previous research on this topic. The research questions have been developed with a particular view to examining the drivers and barriers to successful Clusters and Networks within the manufacturing sector. The methodology for testing the research questions involves a detailed review of historical information concerning previous and current network creation attempts, plus direct observation and interviews with key personnel in up to 3 separate clustering projects. The planned methodology will most closely follow an action research approach.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the Australasian Business and Behavioural Sciences Association Conference: ABBSA '05
    PublisherJames Cook University
    Number of pages17
    ISBN (Electronic)0646450328
    ISBN (Print)978064650322
    Publication statusPublished - 2005
    EventAustralian Business and Behavioural Sciences Association. Conference -
    Duration: 1 Jan 2005 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceAustralian Business and Behavioural Sciences Association. Conference
    Period1/01/05 → …

    Keywords

    • business networks
    • clusters (computer science)
    • strategic alliances (business)
    • barriers
    • manufacturing industries
    • Australia

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