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Knowledge-sharing through social interaction in a policy-driven industrial cluster

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Purpose - – The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether knowledge-flows through social interaction occur within the context of a policy-driven industrial cluster. Design/methodology/approach - – The paper follows a single-case approach, adopting Malaysia's Multimedia Super Corridor cluster as the unit of analysis. Semi-structured interviews with firm- and non-firm-respondents in the cluster constitute the prime source of data. Findings - – Spontaneous social interaction leading to knowledge diffusion within the cluster may be lacking. However, policymakers may be able to remedy this somewhat by organising workshops, conferences and other events to help firms gain additional knowledge, although these measures should ideally complement, rather than replace, spontaneous face-to-face meetings. Practical implications - – Although policymakers may implement certain measures to try to compensate for the shortage of knowledge flows through social interaction (e.g. organising more “formal” events such as workshops and exhibitions), it is argued that these may not be sufficient in ensuring the long-term, self-sustaining success of the cluster. Originality/value - – The paper integrates extant literature on “organic” industrial clusters into a pre-planned, purpose-built, policy-driven cluster context. Research on policy-driven clusters is somewhat limited, with attention from scholars primarily focused on organic clusters. This paper attempts to bridge the gap for future research in the area.

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  • Christopher Richardson, 2013. "Knowledge-sharing through social interaction in a policy-driven industrial cluster," Journal of Entrepreneurship and Public Policy, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 2(2), pages 160-177, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:jepppp:v:2:y:2013:i:2:p:160-177
    DOI: 10.1108/JEPP-08-2011-0010
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    1. Borah, Dhruba & Malik, Khaleel & Massini, Silvia, 2021. "Teaching-focused university–industry collaborations: Determinants and impact on graduates’ employability competencies," Research Policy, Elsevier, vol. 50(3).
    2. Ferasso, Marcos & Grenier, Corinne, 2021. "Fostering SME's co-development of innovative projects in biotech clusters: Extending the sets of enablers for the knowledge creation process," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 67(C).
    3. Ricardo Vinícius Dias Jordão & Jorge Casas Novas, 2024. "Information and Knowledge Management, Intellectual Capital, and Sustainable Growth in Networked Small and Medium Enterprises," Journal of the Knowledge Economy, Springer;Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET), vol. 15(1), pages 563-595, March.
    4. Anna Maria LIS & Malgorzata Rozkwitalska & Adrian LIS, 2023. "Sustainability objectives and collaboration lifecycle in cluster organizations," Quality & Quantity: International Journal of Methodology, Springer, vol. 57(5), pages 4049-4068, October.

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