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Cluster as an opportunityfor medical tourism in Poland

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Bobowski S., Haberla M.

Ekonomia XXI Wieku

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2014

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issue 4(4)

108-115

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The aim of this article is to present the state of the market of medical services offered to customers − patients from abroad and an indication of the opportunities arising from global trends prevailing in this area. The article presents the major determinants of the development of medical tourism, forecast sales in the medical tourism with a comparison of prices of selected medical services, criteria of selection to be set by the consumers, so as the spectrum of the most popular medical services among the medical tourists in Poland. Furthermore, it provides information on cluster policy and its objectives for the period 2014- -2020, which may directly affect the development of medical tourism clusters and thereby contribute to the development of both the market of medical services provided to foreigners, as well as the economic development of the country.

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Vision of the Cross-Border Zeolitic Tuff Cluster

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Rodzinka J., Leśniowska M., Wojnarowska-Dygdoń A.

Barometr Regionalny. Analizy i prognozy

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2015

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issue 2(40)

57-71

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The natural consequence of observed changes and trends in the macroeconomic scale include formation of the clusters. Nowadays, clustering is an increasingly more popular form of business organization, and it is becoming more significant from year to year. In Poland, clusters are relatively new forms of self-organization business, which are supported by the administrative authorities, and is based on mutual cooperation between entrepreneurs or producers and development research units on a specific area. The aim of the project carried out by University of Management and Administration in Zamość entitled “Description of an innovative model of cross-border application of zeolitic tuffs” was establishment of a functioning institutionalized cooperation networks in the form of a cross-border zeolitic tuff cluster on a Polish-Ukrainian cross-border area. The objective of this article is to present mission and vision of the Cross-border Zeolitic Tuff Cluster. Mainly, the authors focus on a various possibilities of application of zeolitic tuffs and main areas of functioning of the cluster. On this basis, authors described strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of functioning of the Cross-border Zeolitic Tuff Cluster and proposed the development trends of cluster.

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Naturalną konsekwencją obserwowanych zmian i tendencji obserwowanych w skali makroekonomicznej jest m.in. tworzenie się klastrów. Klastering obecnie jest coraz bardziej popularną formą organizacji działalności gospodarczej, a jego znaczenie z roku na roku przyjmuje większe znaczenie. W Polsce klastry to stosunkowo nowa instytucja samoorganizacji biznesu, która wspierana jest przez organy administracyjne, a polega na wzajemnej współpracy pomiędzy przedsiębiorcami, czy też wytwórcami oraz jednostkami naukowo-rozwojowymi na określonym obszarze. Celem projektu realizowanego przez Wyższą Szkołę Zarządzania i Administracji w Zamościu pod tytułem: "Opracowanie innowacyjnego modelu transgranicznego wykorzystania tufów zeolitowych" miało być m.in. powstanie funkcjonującej, zinstytucjonalizowanej sieci współpracy w postaci transgranicznego klastra tufów zeolitowych na terenie polsko – ukraińskiego obszaru transgranicznego. Celem niniejszego artykuły jest zaprezentowanie misji i wizji funkcjonowania Transgranicznego Klastra Tufów Zeolitowych. Skoncentrowano się przede wszystkich na rozmaitych możliwościach wykorzystania tufów zeolitowych i głównych obszarach działania klastra. Na tej podstawie opisano mocne i słabe strony oraz szanse i zagrożenia funkcjonowania Transgranicznego Klastra Tufów Zeolitowych oraz zaproponowano kierunki rozwoju klastra.

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Znaczenie klastrów w kształtowaniu się gospodarki kreatywnej regionów (na przykładzie Dolnego Śląska)

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Pięta-Kanurska M.

Biblioteka Regionalisty

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2012

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issue 12

127-137

EN

The experience of leading world economies shows that cluster organization is fully in line with the requirements of the creative economy. A particular form of cluster organizations are creative clusters, which directly affect the development of innovative cities and regions. The application example for undertaken consideration is Lower Silesia.

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Lean Management Concept in the Environment of Cluster Enterprises

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Pawłyszyn I.

Logistics and Transport

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2017

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vol. 36

43-56

EN

Increasing regional and local policy, aimed at boosting the competitiveness of regions and provinces is now becoming a common practice in the globalized economy. Therefore, in this article an important segment of the market is analyzed, which is regarded not only as a tool for enhancing the competitiveness of individual companies, but also of entire economies, namely - industrial clusters. The main research problem of this article was to determine if cluster enterprises are familiar with the Lean Management concept and if they practice it. The aim of the studies included in the paper was to identify the scope of usage of the Lean Management concept among cluster enterprises. At the same time within the study it was identified whether between businesses practicing the above-mentioned concept, there is any information exchange – any diffusion of knowledge.

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The state and the development prospects of the Lubusz cluster initiative „The Lubusz Wine and Honey Route”

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Piątyszek-Pych A.

Management

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2012

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vol. 16

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issue 2

155-174

EN

The state and the development prospects of the Lubusz cluster initiative “The Lubusz Wine and Honey Route”. The concept of economic clusters, which are an effective way of seeking synergy effects resulting from cooperation of individual entities, became a synonym for the success of the economy of the region. The prospect of potential benefits for enterprises and regions, resulting from functioning of the bunches, encourages their potential participants to engage in creation and development of cluster structures. Such deliberate and organized effort of crucial players of the cluster, aimed at improvement in its competitiveness, is defined as a cluster initiative. The aim of this article is to analyse the state and the development prospects of the Lubusz cluster initiative „The Lubusz Wine and Honey Route”.It is in the article that the theoretical issues associated with problems of clusters and cluster initiatives were discussed. It is later in this article that a brief characterization of the cluster potential of the Lubusz Voivodeship with particular emphasis on the wine industry was carried out. It is in the third part of the article that the findings of empirical research carried out were presented. Next, further to the discussed research, the conclusions and recommendations were presented for the best ways of supporting the development of the wine industry as well as the described cluster initiative.

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Stan i perspektywy rozwoju lubuskiej inicjatywy klastrowej „Lubuski Szlak Wina i Miodu” Synonimem sukcesu gospodarki regionu stała się koncepcja klastrów gospodarczych, które są skutecznym sposobem poszukiwania efektów synergii wynikających ze współpracy poszczególnych podmiotów wchodzących w ich skład. Perspektywa potencjalnych korzyści płynących z funkcjonowania gron dla przedsiębiorstw oraz regionów zachęca ich potencjalnych uczestników do zaangażowania się w powstawanie i rozwój struktur klastrowych. Taki świadomy, zorganizowany wysiłek kluczowych graczy klastra, skierowany na poprawę jego konkurencyjności, określany jest mianem inicjatywy klastrowej. Celem artykułu jest analiza stanu i perspektyw rozwoju lubuskiej inicjatywy klastrowej „Lubuski Szlak Wina i Miodu”. W artykule omówione zostały teoretyczne zagadnienia związane z problematyką klastrów i inicjatyw klastrowych. W dalszej części artykułu dokonano krótkiej charakterystyki potencjału klastrowego województwa lubuskiego ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem branży winiarskiej. W trzeciej części artykułu przedstawiono wyniki przeprowadzonych badań empirycznych. Następnie w nawiązaniu do omówionych badań, przedstawiono wnioski i rekomendacje w zakresie najlepszych sposobów wspierania rozwoju branży winiarskiej oraz opisywanej inicjatywy klastrowej

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APPLICATION OF L-MOMENTS IN HOMOGENEITY EXAMINATION FOR GROUPS OF PRODUCTION COMPANIES DISTINGUISHED BY DEA

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Karwański M., Grzybowska U.

Metody Ilościowe w Badaniach Ekonomicznych

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2017

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vol. 18

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issue 3

463-471

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In financial analysis rating systems can be applied to divide firms into homogeneous groups. One of these methods is provided by DEA. The method is based on the efficiency optimization for firms described by the set of financial indicators. An important issue is not only estimation of efficiency but also homogeneity of given groups. Within the Hosking-Wallis test one compares variability calculated with respect to L-moments with expected variability for homogeneous groups.The aim of our research was to apply the Hosking-Wallis test to investigate the homogeneity of DEA groups of companies. In the paper we present the results of our research for a set of Polish production companies listed on Warsaw Stock Exchange.

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Klastry jako stymulatory innowacyjności przedsiębiorstw

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Walec D.

Zeszyty Naukowe Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego w Krakowie

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2011

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issue 858

59-70

EN

In today’s economy the ability of enterprises to compete and maintain long-term competitive advantage depends to a large degree on their possessing a talent for effectively creating knowledge and innovation. The article defines the influence of cluster structures on enterprise innovation, under the assumption that working in clusters creates and disseminates innovation. It also presents the theoretical implications of the relationship between innovation and clusters and their empirical verification presented in the literature on the subject. Research and theoretical analysis largely suggest that the presence of cluster structures has a beneficial effect on an enterprise’s level of innovation.

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EXAMPLES OF INTEGRATED FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PRODUCERS

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Bieniek-Majka M.

Roczniki Ekonomiczne Kujawsko-Pomorskiej Szkoły Wyższej w Bydgoszczy

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2018

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issue (11)

207-218

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The aid of this article was to present the forms of cooperation established by groups / organizations of fruit and vegetable producers. On the basis of the literature and market observation, it was noted that groups /organizations of fruit and vegetable producers cooperate with each other to form associations, consortia or clusters. Cooperative activities are undertaken to increase the competitiveness of fruit and vegetable producer groups / organizations on a more demanding market. Some of them are supported by the policy of EU and national agendas. There were also not only horizontal but also vertical links between producers on the market. If they want to use their raw material to a greater extent and increase the range of products offered, the groups / organizations of fruit and vegetable growers expand their activity by cooperating with processors. Considering the change in shopping habits of consumers, it can be stated that this is one of the ways of development for the sector.

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Key Factors for the Successful Operation of Clusters: The Case for Slovenia

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Gajšek B., Kovač J.

Organizacija

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2016

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vol. 49

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issue 2

150-160

EN

Background and Purpose: Companies are increasingly specializing and developing those key areas with which they can compete on the global market and are linking in clusters that are ingredient of territorial competitiveness. Clusters can play a competitive role in global value chains but once being successful, they may decline. For this reason, researching key factors for the successful operation of clusters in Slovenia is beneficial. Methodology: This study is based on an extensive review of scientific literature. Theoretical findings are tested by a study of clustering in Slovenia. In practice, we determine the number of operating clusters fifteen years after they were initiated by the institutional environment with help of web pages, e-mails and telephone calls. Using interviews, we determine reasons for the cessation of operations on the part of former directors and factors of successful operations with directors of successful clusters. Results: The institutional environment initiated start-up processes of creating clusters in Slovenia. After the termination of institutional financial support, Slovenian clusters, which have failed to develop their own financing system, ceased operation. Directors of still operating clusters confirmed that trust between cluster members is the most important success factor in the operation of clusters. Conclusion: The institutional environment in Slovenia adopted cluster policy and successfully leveraged the establishment of clusters using start-up financing. Less than half of these clusters continue to prosper under their own stream after policy retreatment. Clusters were not prepared for a dramatically different way of working. Trust has become a major driving force of adjusting to new conditions.

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Outline of Implemented Eco-innovation Activities – the Case of Clusters of South Eastern European Region

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Hojnik J., Ruzzier M., Lipnik A.

Organizacija

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2014

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vol. 47

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issue 4

267-279

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Background and Purpose: Providing a win-win situation for enterprises and the environment is raising the importance of eco-innovation. This article sheds light on the eco-innovation activities implemented within the clusters of the South Eastern European region (hereafter the SEE region). The main objective of this paper is to provide an outline of the situation pertaining to the implementation of eco-innovation activities in analyzed clusters. Methodology: Empirical evidence is provided through the performance of survey research with a sample of 52 clusters, encompassing 11 countries of the SEE region. The basic research method used in this research was a questionnaire developed for cluster organizations, with which we gathered the data and afterwards conducted descriptive statistics. Results: The findings demonstrate that the majority of analyzed clusters implement eco-innovation activities. The results indicate that 40 clusters out of 52 in all have set objectives with regard to eco-innovation support in their national or regional programs, followed by 35 clusters, which include objectives related to eco-innovation in their cluster strategies, and lastly, only 15 clusters are primarily focused on eco-innovation. Hence, our study depicting the current situation regarding the implementation of eco-innovation activities in analyzed clusters and clusters’ orientation towards eco-innovation leads to us the discussion of why such differences in clusters occur. Conclusion: The huge differences related to the implementation of eco-innovation activities in clusters of the SEE region, can also reflect the level of the national/regional development in terms of economic indicators such as GDP and, at the same time, offer room for a lot of improvement, and an exchange of best practice.

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The Support for Clustering Development In Polish Realities

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Kaźmierski J.

Logistics and Transport

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2012

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vol. 14

119-128

EN

Therefore, cluster-based policy gains an exceptional meaning. Selecting that model of policy, the problem of public aid and support instruments’ appliance are crucial issues. Beside the aspects that were mentioned above, the author also discusses barriers and limitations which are con-nected with cluster-based policy. The conclusions and implications that are presented are for the most part the aftermath of the author’s own re-search on cluster development issues.

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Modern Approach To Organizational Resources Based On The Example Of The Elbląg Furniture Cluster

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Kućmański R.

Equilibrium. Quarterly Journal of Economics and Economic Policy

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2012

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vol. 7

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issue 1

EN

The Lisbon Strategy, which is implementing a new type of economic policy, is intended to change the economy of the European Union into a knowledge-based economy which will be the most competitive economy in the world. This should lead to sustainable economic growth by, among other things, providing a bigger number of better jobs and greater social cohesion. The issues of the development of competitiveness and innovativeness in European regions, which have their roots in the Lisbon Strategy and have transformed into the Regional Innovation Strategies, have become increasingly popular and significant. One of the tools facilitating this development is undoubtedly the cluster. The purpose of the present article is to outline new approaches to the world economy. It also presents an innovative dimension of co-operation as well as various forms of organizing contemporary entrepreneurship.

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Cluster-based development: A Chinese cluster policy

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Jankowiak A. H.

Prace Naukowe Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego we Wrocławiu

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2017

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issue 486

71-79

EN

Clusters and links between companies are becoming increasingly important in the dynamically changing global economy. Chinese clusters have been developing for many years, although they are not at a level of development such as the Japanese or American ones. Many of them are powerful entities responsible for a significant percentage of world production and trade. The Chinese authorities support the specialization of regions in specific production, which began with the open door policy and the transfer of the Japanese model “one village, one product” to the Chinese economy. The paper presents a theoretical conceptualization of the cluster idea, taking into account various approaches to this problem and outlines the development policy based on clusters in China. The main aim of this article is to present cluster-based development approach as a part of cluster policy and development in China.

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The Concept of Clustering and Benefits of Functioning as Part of a Cluster

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Rodzinka J., Skica T.

Barometr Regionalny. Analizy i prognozy

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2015

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issue 2(40)

29-42

EN

The progress in the social and economic reality surrounding us regarding the identification of factors determining the competitiveness of enterprises has naturally led the discussion concerning new areas of economic practice. The concept of clustering and the development policy (both local and supra-local) based on clustering (cluster-based policy or cluster-oriented policy) have been gaining a wider and wider group of proponents. The first part of an article include the benefits of attending in cluster. In the next part we presented directions of support for clusters in Poland. Finally, in the last part of an article we showed the directions and assumptions of Polish cluster policy until 2020.

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Dokonujący się w otaczającej nas rzeczywistości społeczno-ekonomicznej postęp w podejściach do identyfikowania czynników decydujących o konkurencyjności przedsiębiorstw w sposób naturalny skierował dyskusję na jawiące się coraz silniej nowe obszary praktyki gospodarczej. Formułą, która zyskuje obecnie coraz szersze grono zwolenników jest koncepcja klastra i polityki rozwoju (tak w wymiarze lokalnym jak i ponadlokalnym) opartej o klastry (z ang. cluster-based policy lub cluster-oriented policy). W pierwszej części niniejszego artykułu zostały zaprezentowane korzyści z funkcjonowania w strukturze klastrowej, następnie wskazano na kierunki wsparcia polskich inicjatyw klastrowych, by w końcowej części artykułu opisać kierunki i założenia polityki klastrowej w Polsce do 2020.

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Knowledge Management in Organizations. The Case of Business Clusters

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Baran M.

Management and Business Administration. Central Europe

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2013

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vol. 21

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issue 4(123)

110-119

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Purpose: The purpose of this article is to characterize the process of knowledge management in business clusters in terms of the benefi ts for the cluster members. The paper examines which mechanisms within the clusters promote knowledge creation between companies and other institutions. Methodology: The literature review is based on databases of books and scientifi c articles, such as EBSCO, Elsevier, JSTOR, Springer, and the Oxford Library and Kingston University London Library. The analysis of the literaturę is focused around the concepts of business clusters, knowledge management in organizations, knowledge management in clusters. Findings: The literature presented in this paper shows that network forms of organization such as clusters are conducive to inter-fi rm knowledge and skill development. Clusters as a type of network turn out to be a highly structured model of knowledge development, transfer and diffusion, produced by the interaction of social and economic relations within cluster institutions. Research implications: The article constitutes a combination of two theoretical aspects – knowledge management and business clusters. The theoretical conclusions of the literature review, mostly foreign literature, provide a basis for research in that area. Practical implications: In the Polish literature on the subject the aspect of knowledge management in business clusters has not yet been discussed. The conclusions of the presented literature analysis provide a basis for research and the development of practical recommendations for cluster managers. Knowledge-based clusters can serve as an example for developing clusters in the world. They are often clustered around research centers, making it possible to improve the exchange of knowledge between the cluster members and also providing the opportunity to better connect the world of science and business. Originality: The author has presented a unique mix of theory, knowledge management and business clusters and has demonstrated that one of the benefi ts of business clusters is their ability to generate knowledge by combining existing information and data from internal databases of businesses within clusters with the infl ux of new information. Formal contacts between the employees of the cooperating institutions provide general knowledge and best practices based on collective knowledge. While informal contacts are important channels for the transfer of tacit knowledge, the so-called operational know-how.

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Konkurencyjność sektora MŚP – rola i znaczenie klastrów

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Majewska A.

Przedsiębiorstwo i Region

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2015

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issue 7

62-70

EN

The aim of the publication is to show the impact of clusters on the competitiveness of the SME sector. The analysis was based both on theoretical sources and selected research results. The analysis confirmed the hypothesis that defines clusters as a means towards improving the competitiveness of enterprises, assuming the application of innovation policies by the group

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Partnerstwo klastrów gospodarczych: szansa dla europejskich regionów peryferyjnych. Przypadek Lubelszczyzny

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Szymoniuk B.

Studia Regionalne i Lokalne

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2008

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issue 1(31)

81-88

PL

Celem artykułu jest ukazanie na przykładzie Lubelszczyzny, w jaki sposób rozwój peryferyjnych regionów Europy może być wspierany przez współpracujące klastry, rozumiane jako luźne organizacje gospodarcze, w których jednoczesna kooperacja i konkurencja uczestniczących firm daje efekt synergii. Takie sieci powiązanych firm, zlokalizowanych w geograficznym sąsiedztwie, wspierane są przez lokalne władze, organizacje i instytucje, a także jednostki naukowe i badawczo-rozwojowe. Klastry są motorem innowacji i postępu technicznego, sprawiając, że regiony, w których funkcjonują, stają się atrakcyjnym, silnym partnerem w globalnej gospodarce. Europa powinna dzięki nim uzyskać szybsze tempo wdrażania innowacji i podnoszenia standardu życia, aby zmniejszyć dystans, jaki dzieli ją od Stanów Zjednoczonych i wiodących krajów azjatyckich. Funkcjonowanie klastrów w europejskich regionach peryferyjnych może rozwiązać wiele problemów, takich jak bezrobocie lub konieczność restrukturyzacji regionalnej gospodarki. Rozwijające się klastry tworzą atrakcyjne miejsca pracy, dzięki czemu mogą być siłą sprawczą powstrzymującą wykształconą młodzież od migracji zarobkowej do dużych ośrodków miejskich lub za granicę. Partnerstwo klastrów może ponadto podwyższyć poziom konkurencyjności ich oferty dzięki wytworzeniu wzajemnego popytu: dany klaster stanowi grono lokalnych, wymagających klientów, którzy zmuszają partnerskie klastry do ciągłego doskonalenia swojej oferty.

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The objective of this paper is to demonstrate how the development of European peripheries can be strengthened by cooperative clusters, viewed as loose business organizations where cooperation of partners results in a synergy effect. The existence of clusters in peripheral areas may give efficient solutions to many problems, such as unemployment or the need of restructuring regional economy. Partnership of clusters may add up to their competitiveness thanks to the home demand. The present paper presents an example of the Lubelskie Region, the most neglected region in Poland. It is argued here that cooperation among local clusters provides a chance for an increase in the region’s social activity and for its economic growth.

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Polityka wspierania klastrów w Unii Europejskiej i w Polsce

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Szulc-Fischer P.

Rozwój Regionalny i Polityka Regionalna

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2020

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issue 51

89-99

EN

The article presents the concept of cluster policy in Poland and European Union. At the beginning the author presented models of clusters policy and implementation in the most important document written by European Commission. Cluster policy for the period 2014–2020 show effective tools for government to support for cluster development. The analysis of the actions taken to support clusters shows clusters as a tool of policy and the fundamental conditions for economic success.

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Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie polityki wspierania klastrów gospodarczych prowadzonej w Polsce oraz w Unii Europejskiej. W pierwszej części pracy zaprezentowano pojęcie oraz klasyfikację polityk klastrowych, a także możliwości wdrożenia opisane w najważniejszych dokumentach Komisji Europejskiej dotyczących wspierania klastrów. Dalsza część artykułu zawiera opis efektywnych narzędzi polityki klastrowej oraz kierunków jej rozwoju. Analiza podjętych działań na rzecz rozwoju klastrów wskazuje na ich istotną rolę jako narzędzia rozwoju gospodarczego.

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Uwarunkowania zewnętrzne powstawania i rozwoju klastrów w województwie małopolskim

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Broś U.

Zeszyty Naukowe Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego w Krakowie

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2013

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issue 902

107-123

EN

Given Małopolska’s strategic location, good transport infrastructure and plan to support clusters, it is a perfect location for future cluster initiatives and clusters themselves. Małopolska has a vibrant academic culture and excellent research facilities, and, further, boasts land characterised by a high concentration of industrial enterprises, information technology and outsourcing services that prioritise innovation and increasing efficiency. The high concentration of business competition in the area sharpens and stimulates the growth of entrepreneurship, which can certainly be achieved in a cluster that favours the formation of cluster initiatives while new economic clusters with high growth potential are also identified. The development of clusters may well be stimulated by broad access to external sources of business financing that significantly support the initial phase of growth. Unfortunately, all is not perfect ‒ spending on research and development remains relatively low, as does the interest small businesses show in cooperating with the research community.

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Determinanty i bariery w procesie zmiany ścieżki rozwoju niemieckiego regionu Brandenburgii

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Dąbrowska A.

Studia komitetu przestrzennego zagospodarowania kraju PAN

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2017

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issue 179

135-154

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