Clusters as a mode of coopetition: the case of firms from one region in Poland
Clusters as a mode of coopetition: the case of firms from one region in Poland

Author(s): Barbara Jankowska
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego w Poznaniu
Keywords: clusters;coopeition;Poland;Wielkopolska;
Summary/Abstract: The aim of the Chapter is to signal the current stage of research within the clusters field in Poland and to highlight a need to investigate coopetition as an attribute of clusters because it seems that the concept of clusters is misused. How can one talk about participating in a cluster without being involved in collaboration with market rivals? The first Section of the Chapter provides a brief theoretical background of a research into the subject of clusters and coopetition. Poland’s experience with regard to clusters and cluster initiatives is outlined in the subsequent Section. This is followed by a presentation of empirical research results. The aim of the research was to investigate the perception of coopetition among companies which are cluster participants and firms which are not involved in this type of business relationships.

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