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Operationalizing Sme Network Resources

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  • TERO VUORINEN

    (University of Vaasa, Department of Management, Finland)

  • ELINA VARAMÄKI

    (Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, Business School, Finland)

  • MARKO KOHTAMÄKI

    (Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, University of Vaasa, Finland)

  • TIMO PIHKALA

    (University of Lappeenranta, Lahti Unit, Finland)

Abstract

In presenting two perspectives through which SME networking can be discussed, namely a system view and a view that considers networks as entities, this paper aims to contribute to the current discourse on SME network resources. A network-level performance measurement system emphasizes win-win situations in a network between the leader company and the other members of the network. The main objective of the present paper is to develop a measurement system for analyzing the value of resources and competencies in a production network, which can be used to complement existing network-level performance measurement systems. By taking into account the resources in a network environment in this way, the value of the whole network and its resources comes to represent the sum of the resources fit with customer needs, the co-operation ability and willingness of the network, and the entrepreneurial capability of the network to create new business opportunities.

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  • Tero Vuorinen & Elina Varamäki & Marko Kohtamäki & Timo Pihkala, 2006. "Operationalizing Sme Network Resources," Journal of Enterprising Culture (JEC), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 14(03), pages 199-218.
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:jecxxx:v:14:y:2006:i:03:n:s0218495806000131
    DOI: 10.1142/S0218495806000131
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