Evolution and change in industrial clusters : an analysis of Hsinchu and Sophia Antipolis


Autoria(s): Parker, Rachel L.
Data(s)

2010

Resumo

The aim of this paper is to advance understandings of the processes of cluster-building and evolution, or transformative and adaptive change, through the conscious design and reflective activities of private and public actors. A model of transformation is developed which illustrates the importance of actors becoming exposed to new ideas and visions for industrial change by political entrepreneurs and external networks. Further, actors must be guided in their decision-making and action by the new vision, and this requires that they are persuaded of its viability through the provision of test cases and supportive resources and institutions. In order for new ideas to become guiding models, actors must be convinced of their desirability through the portrayal of models as a means of confronting competitive challenges and serving the economic interests of the city/region. Subsequent adaptive change is iterative and reflexive, involving a process of strategic learning amongst key industrial and political actors.

Formato

application/pdf

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/33195/

Publicador

Sage Publications

Relação

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/33195/1/33195.pdf

DOI:10.1177/0969776409358244

Parker, Rachel L. (2010) Evolution and change in industrial clusters : an analysis of Hsinchu and Sophia Antipolis. European Urban and Regional Studies, 17(3), pp. 245-260.

Direitos

Copyright 2010 The Author(s)

Fonte

Australian Centre for Business Research; QUT Business School; School of Management

Palavras-Chave #150399 Business and Management not elsewhere classified #Cluster Evolution #Industrial Clusters #Regional Development
Tipo

Journal Article