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We all stand together: using cluster associations to create worldwide presence for SMEs

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  • Patricia A. Rowe
  • David Pickernell
  • Michael J. Christie
  • Laura G. Putterill

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This paper examines the potential for cluster associations to act globally on behalf of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) utilising networked internet-based capabilities to trade globally. The slow up-take of such new technology and the problems involved is also becoming of increased interest to policymakers. This paper argues that cluster associations with low power-dependence and decentralised structures are better able to provide the necessary support that networks of SMEs require to utilise the technology.

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  • Patricia A. Rowe & David Pickernell & Michael J. Christie & Laura G. Putterill, 2004. "We all stand together: using cluster associations to create worldwide presence for SMEs," International Journal of Management and Decision Making, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 5(1), pages 35-46.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmdma:v:5:y:2004:i:1:p:35-46
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