Research on the Formation Mechanism of Small and Medium Enterprise Clusters

Author: Fu Zhengping
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: Small and medium enterprise clusters are an important type of small and medium enterprises in China, widely existing in both coastal and inland provinces. They play an increasingly significant role in China's economic development. Small enterprise clusters are not only a Chinese phenomenon but also an international phenomenon. Research and practice in the field of enterprise clusters are booming. This book primarily consists of two parts. The first part discusses the theory and policy of enterprise clusters, focusing on the formation mechanisms of small enterprise clusters. It provides a comprehensive analysis and discussion of the types, competitive advantages, conditions and formation mechanisms, growth processes of small enterprise clusters, as well as the theoretical models of enterprise clusters and their latest developments. It also introduces international experiences regarding the role of governments in cluster development and the construction of cluster service support systems. The second part is a case study of clusters. Through field investigations, it offers detailed case analyses of the formation mechanisms, operational mechanisms, and upgrading processes of three typical small enterprise clusters in the Pearl River Delta region of Guangdong. These first-hand case materials will deepen our understanding of the internal operating mechanisms of small enterprise clusters. This book is of significant reference value for researchers and educators in the fields of enterprise clusters, small and medium enterprise management, entrepreneurship management, strategic management, and industrial organization, as well as for students and faculty in related disciplines such as economic geography and sociology. It is also suitable for government leaders, business leaders, and general readers with an interest in the subject.