Benedict C. Doepfer critically analyzes a networked approach to value creation processes of young knowledge-intensive entrepreneurial firms and assesses precise strategies and tactics in a regional context. He introduces the concept of co-innovation competence which he also examines empirically....

The economics of regional clusters, where business formation, technological innovation, and the emergence of a highly-skilled labor force converge, has become a popular topic. This fascinating book applies a variety of tools and models to analyze, in depth, the formation and growth of high-tech...

Regionale Netzwerke können den beteiligten Akteuren Vorteile durch Synergie-, Innovations- oder Flexibilisierungseffekte gewähren und damit zur Wettbewerbsfähigkeit von Standorten beitragen. Erfolgreiche Kooperationen profitieren von einer passgenauen Abstimmung der eingebrachten...

This book investigates the dynamics of the management of sustainability in networks and clusters - an area of increasing importance that is neglected by the many studies addressing sustainability at the single-enterprise level. The focus is in particular on projects involving groups of...

Development of Production Management- from Site to Network Optimisation -- A Model for Network Design -- Clarification of the Initial Strategic Situation -- The Network Configuration -- Network Coordination -- Analysis and Design of Networks in Practice -- Outlook and Summary.

Forward -- Introduction -- Part I: Inter-Firm Cooperation and (Regional) Clusters -- Part II: Entrepreneurial Activities, Innovation and Regional Networks -- Part III: Knowledge Transfers Between University and Industry

Torsten Fiegler beschäftigt sich mit der Venture Capital-Finanzierung junger technologieorientierter Unternehmen und legt den Schwerpunkt auf die Wirkung von „Netzwerken“. Er untersucht, welche Kontakte in einem Netzwerk eingesetzt werden und zu welchen Zeitpunkten im Verlauf einer...

This book offers a new interpretative key, which we call 'a stage and eclectic approach', to the development of clusters. This approach supports public efforts to increase the effectiveness of policy-making and development operations in local contexts