The roles of intermediaries in clusters: The Thai experiences in high‐tech and community‐based clusters

Intarakumnerd, Patarapong

doi:10.1080/19761597.2005.9668607

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“…Some previous studies have noted the similarities between cluster initiatives and intermediaries (Ahedo, 2004;Intarakumnerd, 2005;Teigland & Lindqvist, 2007;Fromhold-Eisebith & Eisebith, 2008;Visser & Atzema, 2008;Zhang & Li, 2010).…”

Section: Intermediaries: Activities and Actorsmentioning

confidence: 93%

“…In their activities intermediaries can for example focus on knowledge transfer (Smedlund, 2006), financial and technological assistance (Zhang & Li, 2010), the development of trust and of idea and information exchanges (Johannison & Nilsson, 1989;Intarakumnerd, 2005;Inkinen & Suorsa, 2010), facilitating easy access to workers and competencies in general (Benner, 2003), or combinations of these.…”

Section: Intermediaries: Activities and Actorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Catching Regional Development Dreams: A Study of Cluster Initiatives as Intermediaries

Laur¹,

Klofsten²,

Bienkowska³

2012

European Planning Studies

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Section: Intermediaries: Activities and Actorsmentioning

confidence: 93%

Section: Intermediaries: Activities and Actorsmentioning

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Catching Regional Development Dreams: A Study of Cluster Initiatives as Intermediaries

Laur¹,

Klofsten²,

Bienkowska³

2012

European Planning Studies

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“…The starting point of these communities is the social character of learning, which depends on interactions among people and the negotiation of meanings (Intarakumnerd 2005). Participation has been highlighted as the basic mechanism for the development of the community (Lee, Park, and Song 2009).…”

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Analysis of activity in open-source communities using social network analysis techniques

Torres

2014

Asian Journal of Technology Innovation

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The success of an open-source software project is closely linked to the successful organization and development of the underlying virtual community. In particular, participation is the most important mechanism by which the development of the project is supported. The main objective of this paper is to analyse the online participation in virtual communities using social network analysis techniques in order to obtain the main patterns of behaviour of users within communities. Several open-source communities related to Linux ports to embedded processors have been studied, obtaining a set of indicators by modelling them as a social network. Exploratory factor analysis has been used to extract the main dimensions related to the participation process. Participation inequality, hierarchy and the cohesion of the community constitute the main dimensions characterizing the participation mechanism within communities. Obtained results highlight the necessity of guiding the organization and development of the community to achieve successful target software.

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“…The idea is also closely linked with other phenomena like cluster, entrepreneurship, and regional development (Porter, 2000;Markusen, 2002;Wiklund et al, 2011). Varying conceptualizations give rise to, for example, interchangeable usage of clusters and cluster initiatives, and of cluster initiatives and entrepreneurship (Fromhold-Eisebith & Eisebith, 2005;Intarakumnerd, 2005;Hanusch et al, 2009). The most relevant misusage for this thesis is the intermixing between cluster and cluster initiatives, which might be linked with an adherence to old traditions and a slow acceptance of change (Rocha, 2013).…”

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“…Thus, the superior performance of many is a way to attain legitimacy and a good market reputation: signs of sustainability (cf. Intarakumnerd, 2005).…”

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Cluster Initiatives as Intermediaries : A Study of their Management and Stakeholders

Laur

2015

Linköping Studies in Science and Technology. Dissertations

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This dissertation offers a platform to understand the nature of cluster initiatives as a socioeconomic phenomenon combining cluster, entrepreneurship and intermediary features. They are particular types of ventures facilitating networks and dialog platforms adjusted to local contexts and offering a way to enhance regional development. The success of clusters and regions is shaped by the degree they are based on and involve entrepreneurial activity, which is viewed here under the prism of cluster initiatives. This dissertation uses both qualitative and quantitative approaches to study various organizational aspects of cluster initiatives and their intermediary role as well as providing recommendations for the management and support of these organizations. It is based on five papers written by the author of the dissertation solely and in collaboration with other scholars where the level of analysis is focused on cluster initiatives. Based on empirical material from the papers this dissertation brings together both the structural and organizational content of cluster initiatives by providing evidence in the areas of actors and relationships, mode of organization and intermediary specific, assessment and management as well as policy.This work has generated the following conclusions: firstly, cluster initiatives represent organizations bringing together a four-faceted constellation of interrelated actors (i.e. the initiative itself, key player, support and target group), through organization of intermediary activities. Secondly, these organizations are organized as temporary projects, but being able to attract many members and to satisfy their needs through diversified and innovative activities can help them to achieve longevity. The longevity of initiatives can also be supported by policy, which in order to become effective, should include a long-term perspective and bottom-up approach. And finally, the study proposes a model of five central qualitative success factors to be used for the assessment and management of the initiatives, which together depict a holistic picture of their functioning. This model contains elements such as idea, driving forces, activities, organization and critical mass. The two models of interrelated actors and of success factors form the main contribution of this work. Extending the stream of studies this dissertation raises awareness and calls for recognition of cluster initiatives as important actors working in-between the boundaries of other organizations and institutions.

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The roles of intermediaries in clusters: The Thai experiences in high‐tech and community‐based clusters

Abstract: To cite this article: Patarapong Intarakumnerd (2005): The roles of intermediaries in clusters: The Thai experiences in high-tech and community-based clusters, Asian Journal of Technology Innovation, 13:2, 23-43 To link to this article: http://dx.

Cited by 10 publications

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Catching Regional Development Dreams: A Study of Cluster Initiatives as Intermediaries

Catching Regional Development Dreams: A Study of Cluster Initiatives as Intermediaries

Analysis of activity in open-source communities using social network analysis techniques

Cluster Initiatives as Intermediaries : A Study of their Management and Stakeholders

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