Clusters in the Global Knowledge-based Economy: Knowledge Gatekeepers and Temporary Proximity

Rychen, Frédéric; Zimmermann, Jean-Benoît

doi:10.1080/00343400802088300

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“…Furthermore, although entrepreneurial firms are unlikely to be able to bear the cost of full-time knowledge gatekeepers (Tushman and Katz 1980;Rychen and Zimmermann 2008;Belussi et al 2010), more can be done to educate firms in the key principles of network management, as a feature of more general knowledge management practices. There are growing applied and professional disciplines related to the management of networks and knowledge flows, which should be supported through public policy (Huggins and Weir 2007).…”

Section: Entrepreneurial and Policy Implicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Entrepreneurship, innovation and regional growth: a network theory

2015

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Despite the growing acknowledgement that entrepreneurship is an important driver of regional innovation and growth, the role of the networks in these processes has been less formally examined. In order to address this gap, this paper proposes that the relationship between entrepreneurship, innovation and regional growth is governed by a series of network dynamics. Drawing upon aspects of endogenous growth theory and the knowledge spillover theory of entrepreneurship, it is proposed that the nature of the networks formed by entrepreneurial firms is a key determinant of regional growth differentials. In particular, network capital, in the form of investments in strategic relations to gain access to knowledge, is considered to mediate the relationship between entrepreneurship and innovation-based regional growth. It is suggested that network dynamics should be further incorporated into theories concerning the link between knowledge spillovers, entrepreneurship and regional growth. The paper concludes with a series of theoretical, entrepreneurial and policy implications emerging from the study.

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Section: Entrepreneurial and Policy Implicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Entrepreneurship, innovation and regional growth: a network theory

2015

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“…The literature indicates that in the line of knowledge-based economy, a reliable way to support business development is to create high-tech clusters, using the knowledge and the resources of the region (Piasny, 2009;Rychen & Zimmermann, 2008). High-tech clusters, which constitute an example of knowledge-based clusters, are mainly characterised by the fact that within their structure there are dynamic innovative companies belonging to the high-tech sector on the basis of the knowledge ensuing from the cooperation of "business and science".…”

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RFID within High-Tech Clusters – Towards a Knowledge-Based Economy

Bembenek

2016

Economics and Business

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-The concept of knowledge-based economy (KBE) in this article constitutes the basis for the undertaken considerations regarding the implementation of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology in the development process of high-tech clusters. It has been indicated in the article that this type of economy is characterised by quick development, particularly, of these disciplines which are related to information processing and science development, mainly the high-tech industry, including the technologies and services of an information society. It has been emphasised that in these market conditions the key sources of competitive advantage of business entities comprise, inter alia, the efficiency of knowledge management as well as various knowledge-intensive undertakings, which create newer and newer value for key stakeholders. The main subject of this paper is to analyse the development and application of RFID within the high-tech cluster. Firstly, the paper aims to present a literature review on the strategic importance of RFID technology for firms located in high-tech clusters through tracing a broad range of literature. Secondly, it constitutes an attempt to characterise the factors determining the decision to implement this technology, by focusing on the research results.

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“…Les recherches ont montré que les relations interentreprises ne requièrent plus systématiquement la co-localisation mais peuvent s'appuyer sur des formes temporaires de proximité spatiale, c'est-à-dire des moments plus ou moins fréquents de coprésence (BATHELT et SCHULDT, 2008 ;RYCHEN et ZIMMERMANN, 2008 ;WICKHAM et VECCHI, 2008 ;TORRE, 2008). D'ailleurs les entreprises géographiquement éloignées de leurs partenaires utilisent plus intensivement les TIC (LE GOFF-PRONOST et LETHIAIS, 2008), confirmant cette notion de proximité temporaire, facilitée par des technologies qui permettent de communiquer à distance en dehors des moments de coprésence.…”

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Les déterminants de la fréquence du face-à-face dans les relations interentreprises : une analyse empirique

Lethiais¹,

Aguiléra²

2014

Revue D’Économie Régionale &Amp; Urbaine

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Cet article vise à discuter l’influence des TIC, de la nature des échanges et des formes de proximité (spatiale et non spatiale) sur la fréquence du recours au face-à-face dans les relations client-fournisseur. Les données utilisées sont issues d’une enquête réalisée en 2008 par questionnaire auprès d’un échantillon représentatif de 2 000 PME localisées en Bretagne. Les résultats ne permettent pas de conclure sur le rôle de la nature des connaissances, mais soulignent que la distance spatiale et l’usage des TIC limitent les rencontres physiques. Ils montrent aussi le rôle contrasté des variables rendant compte des formes de proximité non spatiale entre les partenaires : certaines, comme la confiance, diminuent les besoins de rencontre ; d’autres, comme la bonne connaissance antérieure des interlocuteurs, tendent à les augmenter. Ces résultats mettent en évidence la dimension profondément sociale des relations interentreprises et leur influence sur les besoins de face-à-face.

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Clusters in the Global Knowledge-based Economy: Knowledge Gatekeepers and Temporary Proximity

Cited by 174 publications

References 16 publications

Entrepreneurship, innovation and regional growth: a network theory

Entrepreneurship, innovation and regional growth: a network theory

RFID within High-Tech Clusters – Towards a Knowledge-Based Economy

Les déterminants de la fréquence du face-à-face dans les relations interentreprises : une analyse empirique

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