Issue:
3(85)/2021
Anna Lis, Adrian Lis
Relationships Between Geographical and Virtual Proximity in Cluster Organisations
DOI: 10.7366/1509499538506
Relationships Between Geographical and Virtual Proximity in Cluster Organisations
The purpose of the paper is to explore the relationships between geographical and virtual proximity in cluster organisations (COs). The authors report the findings from a qualitative study conducted in four COs in Poland. The basic technique for collecting and analysing data was an in-depth individual interview and qualitative content analysis. The research has shown that the relationships between geographical and virtual proximity depend on the cooperation level and the role of the CO. The findings presents a broader view on cluster cooperation as a phenomenon based on geographical proximity which facilitates personal interactions, but needs to be supported by various ICT tools.
Relationships Between Geographical and Virtual Proximity in Cluster Organisations
The purpose of the paper is to explore the relationships between geographical and virtual proximity in cluster organisations (COs). The authors report the findings from a qualitative study conducted in four COs in Poland. The basic technique for collecting and analysing data was an in-depth individual interview and qualitative content analysis. The research has shown that the relationships between geographical and virtual proximity depend on the cooperation level and the role of the CO. The findings presents a broader view on cluster cooperation as a phenomenon based on geographical proximity which facilitates personal interactions, but needs to be supported by various ICT tools.
Affiliation:
Anna Lis: Gdansk University of Technology, Faculty of Management and Economics, ul. Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland; ORCID: 0000-0002-1527-7796;
anna.lis@pg.edu.pl Adrian Lis: Collegium Civitas, plac Defilad 1, XII piętro, 00-901 Warszawa, Poland; ORCID: 0000-0003-4801-704X;
adrian.lis@civitas.edu.pl