Cluster development in rural areas

Zheliazkov, Georgi; Zaimova, Darina; Genchev, Evgeni; Toneva, Krasimira

doi:10.5937/ekopolj1501073z

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“…Clusters arise and endure because firms that may be competing also share similar market ambitions and seek to leverage the cluster members' shared goals and aspirations by inter‐firm cooperation (Felzensztein, Gimmon, and Carter ). Zheliazkov et al () noted that clusters are generally perceived as drivers of economic growth. However, to be sustainable there needs to be a balance between cooperation, cluster development, support initiatives, competitive rivalry, and differentiation.…”

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Small Firms in Regional Clusters: Local Networks and Internationalization in the Southern Hemisphere

Felzensztein

Deans

Dana³

2019

Journal of Small Business Management

103

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This paper reports on a three‐country comparative study examining the internationalization of family winemakers in distinct regional wine clusters of Argentina, Chile, and New Zealand. In‐depth interviews were conducted with owner–operators, to understand the drivers and barriers to internationalization of their businesses. Key findings reveal that while size and age are not determinants of the ability or propensity to export wine, the existence of an independent industry body has a positive impact and greatly speeds up the internationalization process, providing an effective route for small firms to establish their very often, relatively unknown brand(s) in lucrative foreign markets.

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Small Firms in Regional Clusters: Local Networks and Internationalization in the Southern Hemisphere

Felzensztein

Deans

Dana³

2019

Journal of Small Business Management

103

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“… 2. Forms of inter-firm cooperation considered in the literature include informal inter-firm networks (Martin-Rios and Erhardt, 2016), (firm) networks (Gronum et al, 2012; Lechner and Dowling, 2003; Shaw, 2006), small business groups (Lechner and Leyronas, 2009), social networks (BarNir and Smith, 2002; Zhang, 2010), entrepreneurial networks (Drakopoulu Dodd et al, 2002; Hampton et al, 2009; Jack et al, 2010), local networks/clusters (Boehe, 2013; Lechner and Leyronas, 2012; Zheliazkov et al, 2015), strategic networking (Miller et al, 2007), business associations (Bennett et al, 2007), policy-driven networks (Lockett et al, 2013), innovation networks (Gardet and Fraiha, 2012; McAdam et al, 2014), external relationships (Lasagni, 2012; Street and Cameron, 2007), inter-firm cooperation (Hanna and Walsh, 2008), (inter-firm) alliances (Van Gils and Zwart, 2009) and so forth. A variety of cooperation forms increases the difficulties arising from the interchangeable use of terms such as alliances, networks and cooperative ventures (Hanna and Walsh, 2008).…”

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How do micro-firms manage coopetition? A study of the wine sector in France

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Roy

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International Small Business Journal: Researching Entrepreneurs

104

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Research on coopetition – the simultaneous occurrence of competition and cooperation among firms – is usually limited to the realm of large firms. While some research has examined the motives and outcomes of coopetition among small- and medium-sized business, little is known about how coopetition is managed among micro-firms. The French wine sector is dominated by micro-firms, among which coopetition is common. Focusing on the Pic Saint Loup area in south-eastern France, this article analyses how micro-firms manage coopetition. While we observe similarities in coopetition with respect to large firms, a distinct micro-firm coopetition mode is identified: (a) contrary to expectations, the management of coopetition is highly formalised in micro-firms; (b) as with large firms, the management of micro-firm coopetition requires a separation between competition and cooperation, but such separation occurs outside the firm – in the form of a collective structure; and (c) in contrast to large firms, small firms exhibit an increase in individual-level dimensions of coopetition with decreasing firm size. We conclude that policy should encourage coopetition among micro-firms provided that it is tailored to micro-firm specificities.

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“…Holub-Iwan (2012) in his research found that cluster structures can be very diverse and it depends on the economic potential of the cluster members. Certain authors (Zheliazkov et al., 2015) emphasize that, since 2000, researchers examined the characteristics of clusters, the ways of identifying them and their influence on the market environment. Nordin (2003) concurrently observe clusters as a group of companies that are forming alliances and cooperating and as competitors in certain areas.…”

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The concept of business clusters and its impact on tourism business improvement

Mirčetić

Vukotić

Cvijanović

2019

Ekonomika poljoprivrede

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Increasing competition in the tourism market leads to the justified need for forming tourism clusters. Joining in clusters has numerous benefits for cluster members. Clustering leads to increased competitiveness of cluster members, because of the improved productivity and efficiency of work, adopted innovations, development of new technologies and introduction of the new quality standards and better market access. The purpose of this paper was to analyze tourism clusters models and to introduce the most suitable tourism cluster model for Serbia, based on the examples of good practice. Authors conducted a comprehensive literature review and proposed a new definition for cluster and accordingly determined new tourism cluster definition. Context of research is mostly related to cluster members. This paper contributes to research and development of clusters with a particular review of tourism clusters and suggests decision-makers in tourism what is the most suitable tourism cluster model they should consider.

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Cluster development in rural areas

Abstract: SummaryThe interest in creating a base-line for development patterns of clusters and clusters '

Cited by 13 publications

References 12 publications

Small Firms in Regional Clusters: Local Networks and Internationalization in the Southern Hemisphere

Small Firms in Regional Clusters: Local Networks and Internationalization in the Southern Hemisphere

How do micro-firms manage coopetition? A study of the wine sector in France

The concept of business clusters and its impact on tourism business improvement

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