2017
DOI: 10.1080/08276331.2017.1401202
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Inter-organizational networks of small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in the field of innovation: a case study of South Tyrol

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“…(a) Embeddedness in local communities: To address some of the characteristics of their spatial context as well as to comply with local cultures, research on SMEs in rural spaces emphasize their embeddedness in local communities (Kofler and Marcher 2018). This materializes for instance in their increased perceived responsibility for their community (Korsgaard, M€ uller, et al 2015) or their focus on regional customers (N ı Fhlatharta and Farrell 2017).…”
Section: Internal Factors: Relevant Characteristics Of Smes In Rural Areasmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…(a) Embeddedness in local communities: To address some of the characteristics of their spatial context as well as to comply with local cultures, research on SMEs in rural spaces emphasize their embeddedness in local communities (Kofler and Marcher 2018). This materializes for instance in their increased perceived responsibility for their community (Korsgaard, M€ uller, et al 2015) or their focus on regional customers (N ı Fhlatharta and Farrell 2017).…”
Section: Internal Factors: Relevant Characteristics Of Smes In Rural Areasmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Businesses can leverage such social networks to boost business growth through transaction costs, creating business opportunities and knowledge exchange. As globalisation and increased competition becomes the trend, inter-organisational networks participation and cooperation becomes a critical competitive tool (Kofler & Marcher, 2018; Pechlaner & Bachinger, 2010). When entrepreneurs leverage social networks, they are more able to respond to market opportunities by embracing innovative strategies (product, service and or marketing) and thereby actively create wealth and growth (Opute, 2020; Stam, 2015).…”
Section: Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: a Review Of Literature And Conceptual Framework For This Studymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Their Industrial Districts consist of independent firms that operate in the same or related market segments and benefit from agglomeration effects. Cooke et al (1997) describe such local concentrations as Regional Innova-tion Systems that are also regarded as inter-organizational networks for SMEs (Kofler & Marcher, 2018).…”
Section: Local Trend Sponsorsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The Regional Activists correspond to Regional Innovation Systems (Cooke et al, 1997). Owing to the strong local focus, we assume a high relevance for SMEs (Kofler & Marcher, 2018).…”
Section: Regional Activistsmentioning
confidence: 99%