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The Territorialization of Ruhr Conglomerates: Regional Engagement and Place Dependence

In: Corporate Germany between Globalization and Regional Place Dependence

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  • Christian Berndt

    (Katholische Universität Eichstätt)

Abstract

The main question now concerns how embeddedness in traditional interaction contexts and socio–cultural structures influences restructuring strategies. This will be examined by focusing on the Ruhr Area and the immediate vicinity, linking the historical evolution of the regional production system with more recent developments. Conceptualizing the region as space(s) of interdependencies, I will examine three dimensions of regional embeddedness in Section 5.2: material interdependencies, control and ownership relations, and personal ties and institutional proximity. Sections 5.3 and 5.4 take up the globalization and deterritorialization theses and, while not denying that changes are under way, point to counterforces of structural persistence and regional place dependence. This is done by conceptually distinguishing two different effects of regional embeddedness, namely regional collective action to protect and to expand organizational spaces. The final section draws together the findings, assessing the positive and negative consequences of cooperation and engagement for the region.

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  • Christian Berndt, 2001. "The Territorialization of Ruhr Conglomerates: Regional Engagement and Place Dependence," Palgrave Macmillan Books, in: Corporate Germany between Globalization and Regional Place Dependence, chapter 5, pages 91-120, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palchp:978-0-230-50828-6_5
    DOI: 10.1057/9780230508286_5
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