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Ties that Spatially Bind? A Relational Account of the Causes of Spatial Firm Mobility

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  • J. Knoben
  • L. A. G. Oerlemans

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Knoben J. and Oerlemans L. A. G. Ties that spatially bind? A relational account of the causes of spatial firm mobility, Regional Studies . The existing literature on the spatial mobility of firms neglects inter-organizational relations. This is striking since there is a strong theoretical argument that firms with a high level of (localized) embeddedness are unlikely to relocate. Therefore, the following research question is posed: To what extent is the level of embeddedness of firms in (localized) innovative inter-organizational relationships of influence on their propensity to relocate? Based on data from the automation service sector, an ordered logit model is estimated. The results show that embeddedness is an important determinant of spatial firm mobility. More specifically, there is a strong spatial lock-in effect of having a high degree of centrality. Knoben J. et Oerlemans L. A. G. Des liens qui r�unissent sur le plan g�ographique? Un compte-rendu relationnel des causes de la mobilit� g�ographique des entreprises, Regional Studies . La documentation actuelle sur la mobilit� g�ographique des entreprises ne fait aucune attention aux rapports avec des organisations. C'est remarquable, �tant donn� qu'il y a un bon argument th�orique qui affirme qu'il est peu probable que les entreprises bien (localis�s) ancr�es se d�placent. Par la suite, la question suivante se pose pour les chercheurs: 'Dans quelle mesure, l'ancrage des entreprises dans des liens innovateurs localis�s avec des organisations, influe-t-il sur la propensit� � se d�placer?' A partir des donn�es qui proviennent du secteur des services automobiles, on estime un mod�le logit ordonn�. Les r�sultats laissent voir que l'ancrage constitue un facteur cl� dans la mobilit� g�ographique des entreprises. Plus pr�cis�ment, il y a un effet d'enfermement g�ographique dû au degr� de centralit� �lev�. D�placement des entreprises Mobilit� g�ographique Enfermement g�ographique Inertie g�ographique Rapports avec des organisations Ancrage Knoben J. und Oerlemans L. A. G. Verkn�pfungen, die r�umlich binden? Eine relationale Untersuchung der Ursachen f�r die r�umliche Mobilit�t von Firmen, Regional Studies . In der vorhandenen Literatur �ber die r�umliche Mobilit�t von Firmen werden die interorganisationellen Beziehungen vernachl�ssigt. Dies ist besonders bemerkenswert, weil einem stichhaltigen theoretischen Argument zufolge Firmen mit einem hohen Maß an (lokalisierten) Eingebettetheit seltener den Standort wechseln. Deshalb wird die folgende Forschungsfrage gestellt: ,Wie stark wirkt sich das Maß der Eingebettetheit von Firmen in (lokalisierten) innovativen interorganisationellen Beziehungen auf ihre Neigung zum Standortwechsel aus?' Anhand von Daten aus dem Sektor der Automatisierungsdienste wird ein geordnetes Logit-Modell gesch�tzt. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass die Eingebettetheit einen wichtigen Determinanten der r�umlichen Mobilit�t von Firmen darstellt. Insbesondere �bt eine hochgradige Zentralit�t einen ausgepr�gten r�umlichen Bindungseffekt aus. Standortwechsel von Firmen R�umliche Mobilit�t R�umliche Bindung R�umliche Tr�gheit Interorganisationelle Beziehungen Eingebettetheit Knoben J. y Oerlemans L. A. G. ¿V�nculos que unen espacialmente? Presentaci�n relacional de las causas de la movilidad espacial de las empresas, Regional Studies . La literatura actual sobre la movilidad espacial de las empresas ignora las relaciones interorganizativas. Esto es sorprendente si tenemos en cuenta que según un s�lido argumento te�rico, es poco probable que las empresas con un alto nivel de (localizadas) integraci�n sean reubicadas. Por eso en este estudio planteamos la siguiente pregunta: '¿En qu� medida influye el nivel de integraci�n de las empresas en las relaciones interorganizativas innovadoras (localizadas) en su predisposici�n a reubicarse?' Con ayuda de datos del sector de servicios de automatizaci�n, calculamos un modelo ordenado logit. Los resultados indican que la integraci�n es un determinante importante de la movilidad espacial de las empresas. Sobre todo, si existe un alto grado de centralidad se ejerce un fuerte efecto de dependencia espacial. Reubicaci�n de empresas Movilidad espacial Dependencia espacial Inercia espacial Relaciones interorganizativas Integraci�n

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  • J. Knoben & L. A. G. Oerlemans, 2008. "Ties that Spatially Bind? A Relational Account of the Causes of Spatial Firm Mobility," Regional Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 42(3), pages 385-400, April.
  • Handle: RePEc:taf:regstd:v:42:y:2008:i:3:p:385-400
    DOI: 10.1080/00343400701291609
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