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The interest in becoming globally competitive through network
strategies, particularly networks between small and medium-sized firms in
local business communities, is high among academic researchers, economic
development agencies and growth orientated firms. Important contributions
to our understanding of the strategic use of networks are coming from a
number of disciplinary and theoretical perspectives. This volume provides
a unique opportunity to both synthesize this diverse literature and report
the results of original research. It is particularly relevant to scholars
of business and management, geography and economics
Reviews
‘Everything you ever wanted to know about networks (but were afraid to
ask)!’ In an increasingly multiplex global environment, well-developed
local networks make a significant contribution to improvements in firms’
international competitiveness. McNaughton and Green have assembled an
excellent collection that reflects the "state of the art" in the
area. Essential and insightful reading for anyone interested local
clusters and global networks.’ Jim Bell, Professor of International
Business Entrepreneurship, University of Ulster, Magee College
Contents
Understanding Local Networks and Their Links to Competitiveness: Global
competitiveness and local networks: a review of the literature, Peter
Brown and Rod B. McNaughton; Clusters, industrial districts and
competitiveness, Frank McDonald and Giovanna Vertova; Networks and
proximity: theory and empirical evidence from the car and
telecommunications industries, Anastassios Gentzoglanis; Region, knowledge
and competitiveness, Sean B. O’Hagan and Milford B. Green. Innovation in
Local Networks: Spatially binding linkages in manufacturing product
chains, Edward J. Feser and Stuart H. Sweeney; Skills networks and local
dynamics, Patrick Burlat and Sophie Peillon; Birthing biotech:
agglomerations in San Diego and Atlanta, Susan M. Walcott; Innovation
networks in reconversion regions – the case of Styria, Franz Tödtling,
Michaela Trippl and Hubert Bratl. The Constraints of Local Networks:
Limits of local networks: use of local and external knowledge in
technological adaptation in the Seto Ceramics industry, Hiro Izushi; Lean
and its limits: the Toyota production system in Chukyo and Northern
Kyushu, Japan, David W. Edgington; Local and global networks in the
economics of SMEs – is proximity the only thing that matters?, Mario A.
Maggioni and Alberto Bramanti; The spatial configuration of inter-firm
networks in producer service agglomerations, Neil M. Coe and Alan R.
Townsend. Contexts of Network Strategies: Rural entrepreneurs: using
personal networks as a business strategy, Mae Deans; Developing and co-ordinating
regional networks for international competitiveness: the case of
Queensland agribusiness exports, Sheelagh Matear, Brett Tucker, Andrew
McCarroll and Les Brown; Integration in the multinational corporation: the
problem of subsidiary embeddedness, Ulf Andersson and Mats Forsgren.
About the Authors
Rod B. McNaughton is Eyton Chair in Entrepreneurship at the University of
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. His speciality is international marketing
strategy with a focus on the internationalisation of small
knowledge-intensive firms. He has published widely on choosing
international channels of distribution, exporting and export policy,
market orientation and value creation, strategic alliances, foreign direct
investment, and the venture capital industry. Rod previously held a Chair
in Marketing at the University of Otago School of Business.
Previous Books:
1. Green, Milford B. and McNaughton, Rod B. (eds) Industrial Networks and
Proximity, Aldershot, Ashgate Publishing (2000).
2. McNaughton, Rod B. (ed) Developments in Australasian Marketing,
Stamford CT, JAI Press (2000).
3. Green, Milford B. and McNaughton, Rod B. (eds) The Location of FDI:
Geographic and Business Approaches, London, UK, Avebury (1995).
Milford B. Green is a Professor of Geography at the University of Western
Ontario. His primary research interests are interlocking directorates,
foreign direct investment, venture capital and energy modelling.
Previous Books:
1. M. B. Green and R.B. McNaughton, 2000, Industrial Networks and
Proximity, Ashgate Publishing, London,
2. T. Qu and M. B. Green, 1997, The Location of Foreign Direct Investment
in P.R. China: A New Conceptual Approach, Avebury Press, London.
3. M. B. Green (ed), 1991, Venture Capital: International Comparisons,
Routledge Press,
4. M. B. Green, 1990, Merger and Acquisitions: A Geographical and Spatial
Perspective, Routledge
5. M. J. Sagers and M. B. Green, 1986. The Transport of Soviet Energy
Resources, Rowman and Allanheld
This is an advance announcement of a forthcoming title to be published
by Gower and details are subject to change. Contact Gower
for confirmation of the expected publication date, for further details
about the content or for other information relating to this title.
£52.50 / US$94.95 ISBN: 0 7546 1588 X November 2002 392
pages Hardback
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