This chapter shows that distinctive impact is measureable and the sample of cluster
organizations can be divided into two types due to the indirect factors generated by all …

Clusters, and in particular cluster initiatives, are the network structures in which cooperation
of enterprises is aimed at gaining benefits primarily from geographical proximity, sectoral …

Many countries, especially those with transitioning economies, have enthusiastically entered
the race to create new clusters in both high-and mid-tech sectors. In the rush to launch …

xii Preface is a unique opportunity to learn about relations and interactions between
entrepreneurship and cluster perspectives, providing both new and original theoretical …

Clusters are everywhere. Companies join clusters in order to profit from a number of
benefits. However, these benefits do not come spontaneously. It takes time to build the …

Clusters influence the way firms cooperate, organize and compete, but clusters and their
related benefits rarely come spontaneously in a straight line of expansion. It is argued that …

This article aims to discuss the international strategies of lead companies and the
modularization of production networks as drivers of cluster evolution in developed countries …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to construct a process theory of cluster development,
in order to complement the many studies focusing on the factors that determine successful …

This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent
chapters of this book. The book examines the challenge for many regions and industries as …

Do the programs that aim to promote and develop industry clusters (also known as Cluster
Development Programs) work? Do they have an impact on enterprise development? This …