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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the Australasian Business and Behavioural Sciences Association Conference: ABBSA '05 |
Publisher | James Cook University |
Number of pages | 17 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 0646450328 |
ISBN (Print) | 978064650322 |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Event | Australian Business and Behavioural Sciences Association. Conference - Duration: 1 Jan 2005 → … |
Conference
Conference | Australian Business and Behavioural Sciences Association. Conference |
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Period | 1/01/05 → … |
Keywords
- business networks
- clusters (computer science)
- strategic alliances (business)
- barriers
- manufacturing industries
- Australia