The Concept of Clustering and Benefits of Functioning as Part of a Cluster

Jacek Rodzinka; Tomasz Skica

doi:10.56583/br.859

Published : 2015-07-17

Vol. 13 No. 2 (2015)

The Concept of Clustering and Benefits of Functioning as Part of a Cluster

Jacek Rodzinka

Tomasz Skica

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56583/br.859

Abstract

The progress in the social and economic reality surrounding us regarding the identification of factors determining the competitiveness of enterprises has naturally led the discussion concerning new areas of economic practice. The concept of clustering and the development policy (both local and supra-local) based on clustering (cluster-based policy or cluster-oriented policy) have been gaining a wider and wider group of proponents. The first part of an article include the benefits of attending in cluster. In the next part we presented directions of support for clusters in Poland. Finally, in the last part of an article we showed the directions and assumptions of Polish cluster policy until 2020.

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clusters, the cluster initiative, concept of clustering

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Rodzinka, J., & Skica, T. (2015). The Concept of Clustering and Benefits of Functioning as Part of a Cluster. Regional Barometer. Analyses & Prognoses, 13(2), 29–42. https://doi.org/10.56583/br.859

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Jacek Rodzinka

br@akademiazamojska.edu.pl

Affiliation:

University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszow Poland

Tomasz Skica

br@akademiazamojska.edu.pl

Affiliation:

University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszow Poland