Coopetition between French healthcare providers: an analysis in terms of proximity

Albert-Cromarias, Anne; Santos, Catherine Dos

doi:10.1080/16258312.2020.1718547

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“…Also, it remains blurry whether coopetition is stimulated or destimulated by cognitive similarity, technological overlap, or geographical distance of coopetitors. Thus, it would be interesting to consider the applicability of the proximity hypothesis (Albert-Cromarias & Dos Santos, 2020;Jakobsen & Steinmo, 2016) on the coopetition ground, especially as proximity does reflect parabolic (inverted ''U'') link with innovation output (Boschma, 2005).…”

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Coopetition, Where Do You Come From? Identification, Categorization, and Configuration of Theoretical Roots of Coopetition

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Though being 30 years old, coopetition, is still earning popularity and represents a fresh, beneficial, but paradoxical approach to inter-organizational relations. The increasing interest is gradually filling the pool of coopetition knowledge with new and interesting qualitative findings and quantitative results. Nonetheless, if we search in this pool of empirical evidence, we will not find many theoretical works, especially those devoted to definitions, conceptualization, typology, or recognition of the foundations of coopetition phenomenon. Our reviewing paper taps into these cognitive gaps using the interpretative and descriptive revision of the theoretical underpinnings of coopetition concept. Our literature review reveals 10 main reference theories with the dominant relevance of three ones, namely game theory, resource-based view, and network approach. Identification of the theoretical lenses allowed us to develop two categorizations of theoretical rooting of coopetition. One is based on the approach to reasoning the adoption of coopetition strategy (i.e., economic, organizational, and inter-organizational) and the second considering the function of coopetition theory development (i.e., preparing, encouraging, and managing). Finally, by integrating these categorizations, reinforced by the process view to coopetition phenomenon, this paper offers a comprehensive configuration of theoretical lenses pointing at three sets of theories—construction, development, and maintenance theories—useful when improving coopetition across its life cycle.

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“…First, he defined geographical proximity as "the spatial distance between actors, both in an absolute and relative meaning" [9] (p. 69) and non-specific proximities as complementary dimensions. However, geographical proximity as a particular dimension provides the basis for creating non-specific dimensions of firms' proximity [1]. Then, he suggested separating geographical proximity from other dimensions for analytical purposes [9].…”

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“…This definition of social proximity does not include sharing values such as ethics and regulations [9]. By joining a cluster, firms become socially close to each other and are persuaded to adhere to standard institutional rules and regulations [1]. In addition, social proximity is one of the main reasons for building trust and mutual commitment, which is necessary for interactive learning [24].…”

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“…Accordingly, they are the target of this research for three main reasons. First, although the concept of non-specific dimensions of proximity has emerged within the geographical proximity and clusters [1,9], there are no conclusive results from their inter-relationship. Second, a better understanding of local clusters can be a light for developing cooperation between them, an issue that is very important for collaboration platforms such as ECCP.…”

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“…Although today's technological and communication advancements diminish the importance of locations, regional clusters are still a competitive advantage in a region [1]. The justification for this fact is explained in detail by geographic economists [2].…”

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Coopetition between French healthcare providers: an analysis in terms of proximity

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