Clusters, connections and competitiveness

Author: Littler, Dale Anthony

Source: International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Volume 4, Number 4, 12 October 2004 , pp. 407-420(14)

Publisher: Inderscience Publishers

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Abstract:

"High" technology firms are generally regarded as a critical component of the knowledge economy. Important questions are how can the birth and growth of these new technology based businesses (NTBs) be stimulated and how can such firms develop a sustainable competitive advantage? Given the importance of industrial clustering, the focus is on the relevance of "clusters" in promoting the emergence and development of NTB small and medium sized enterprises and how policies encouraging concentrations of NTBs affect their strategic management. The relevant issues are examined with the discussion informed by exploratory discussions with actors in European "science"/"technological" parks.

Keywords: MANAGEMENT JOURNALS; Entrepreneurship, Innovation and SMEs

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJEIM.2004.005484

Affiliations: 1: University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, Manchester School of Management, Umist, P.O. Box 88, Manchester M60 1 QD, UK

Publication date: 2004-10-12

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The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management provides a refereed and authoritative source of information and international forum in the field of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management and related topics. It offers an interface between entrepreneurship and innovation, as well as business corporate strategy and government economic policy.
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