How can clusters sustain performance? The role of network strength, network openness, and environmental uncertainty

被引:197
作者
Eisingerich, Andreas B. [1 ]
Bell, Simon J. [2 ]
Tracey, Paul [3 ]
机构
[1] Univ London Imperial Coll Sci Technol & Med, Imperial Coll Business Sch, London SW7 2AZ, England
[2] Univ Melbourne, Melbourne, Vic 3010, Australia
[3] Univ Cambridge, Judge Business Sch, Cambridge CB2 1AG, England
关键词
Geographical clusters; Cluster performance; Social networks in clusters; Environmental uncertainty; INDUSTRIAL-ORGANIZATION; ECONOMIC-PERFORMANCE; MEASUREMENT ERROR; KNOWLEDGE; TIES; EMBEDDEDNESS; HETEROGENEITY; AGGLOMERATION; DETERMINANTS; GOVERNANCE;
D O I
10.1016/j.respol.2009.12.007
中图分类号
C93 [管理学];
学科分类号
12 ; 1201 ; 1202 ; 120202 ;
摘要
This paper draws on social network theory to develop a model of regional cluster performance. We suggest that high performing regional Clusters are underpinned by (1) network strength and (2) network openness, but that the effects of these on the performance of a cluster as a whole are moderated by environmental uncertainty. Specifically, the positive effects of network openness on cluster performance tend to increase as environmental uncertainty increases, while the positive effects of network strength on cluster performance tend to decrease as environmental uncertainty increases. Our findings have theoretical and practical implications for social network research in general, and cluster research in particular. (C) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:239 / 253
页数:15
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