Industrial Clusters in International Value Chains - Conceptual Advancement Empirical Evidence From European Ict Clusters

This monograph aims to develop a theoretical framework for regional CU and empirically verify this framework based on ICT clusters in Europe. It advances the theory of upgrading by linking the VC governance and capability approaches, broadening the empirical evidence on the conditions of CU, and providing policy recommendations.

List of contents

Introduction 1. Clusters and International Value Chains 2. The Processes and Determinants of Cluster Upgrading in IVCs 3. Methodology of Empirical Research 4. Determinants of Cluster Position and Upgrade in IVCs - Research Findings 5. Discussion and Contribution Conclusion

About the author

Joanna Bohatkiewicz-Czaicka works at the Institute of Economics, Finance and Management, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland. She holds her Ph.D. in Economics and Finance from the Jagiellonian University, MA in Management and Economic Consultancy, and BA in Business Administration. Her scientific interests include industrial clusters, global value chains, and financial controlling.
Marta Gancarczyk is Full Professor and Head of the Department of Finance and International Economics at the Institute of Economics, Finance and Management, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland. She holds her Ph.D. in Management Science from the University of Lodz, Poland, the Habilitated Ph.D. in Economics from Cracow University of Economics, Poland, and the Professor's title based on the recommendation from the Polish Council of Excellence. Her research, publication, and consulting activities focus on entrepreneurship, industrial clusters, firm growth, regional and innovation policies, and public policy for small- and medium-sized enterprises.

Summary

This monograph aims to develop a theoretical framework for regional CU and empirically verify this framework based on ICT clusters in Europe. It advances the theory of upgrading by linking the VC governance and capability approaches, broadening the empirical evidence on the conditions of CU, and providing policy recommendations.

Product details

• Authors: Joanna Bohatkiewicz-Czaicka, Joanna Gancarczyk Bohatkiewicz-Czaicka, Marta Gancarczyk
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 25.07.2024
• EAN: 9781032791173
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3279117-3
• No. of pages: 200
• Series: Routledge Studies in Business Organizations and Networks
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Europe, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Organizational Behavior, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / International / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Business Mathematics, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Research & Development, International business, Organizational theory & behaviour, Research & development management, Business mathematics & systems, Organizational theory and behaviour, Research and development management, Business mathematics and systems