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Title: | Networks of Clusters: A Governance Perspective |
Authors: | Schüßler, E Decker, C Lerch, F |
Keywords: | regional clusters;global pipelines;global pipelines;governance;whole networks;regional development |
Issue Date: | 26-Jun-2013 |
Publisher: | Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group) |
Citation: | Schüßler, E., Decker, C. and Lerch, F. (2013) 'Networks of Clusters: A Governance Perspective', Industry and Innovation, 20 (4), pp. 357 - 377. doi: 10.1080/13662716.2013.805929. |
Abstract: | This paper aims to further our emerging knowledge on the external linkages of regional clusters. We adopt a network governance perspective and study connected clusters as goal-directed, multilevel 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 intercluster administrative organization as well as 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. © 2013 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC. |
Description: | JEL classification: O18; D85; L14. |
URI: | https://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/30179 |
DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1080/13662716.2013.805929 |
ISSN: | 1366-2716 |
Other Identifiers: | ORCiD: Carolin Decker-Lange https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6669-9673 |
Appears in Collections: | Brunel Business School Research Papers |
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