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Small Firm Networks – The Case of Industrial Districts in Japan

Matsumoto, Atsunori; Colovic, Ana (2002), Small Firm Networks – The Case of Industrial Districts in Japan, 2nd Competition and Cooperation Conference, 2002-09, Vaxjo, Suède

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Communication / Conférence
Date
2002
Conference title
2nd Competition and Cooperation Conference
Conference date
2002-09
Conference city
Vaxjo
Conference country
Suède
Pages
9
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Author(s)
Matsumoto, Atsunori
Colovic, Ana
Abstract (EN)
The present research examines small-firm networks in Japanese industrial districts. We propose and discuss the typology of these networks. Special attention is paid to horizontal networks, characterised by enhanced co-operation and competition between small firms. We analyse these networks from the perspective of the social embeddedness approach and the resource-based view. We argue that the horizontal form is the most appropriate network form for small-sized firms. In the concluding section some of the limits of the paper and future research directions are outlined.
Subjects / Keywords
small-sized firms; Japan; networks
JEL
L14 - Transactional Relationships; Contracts and Reputation; Networks
L25 - Firm Performance: Size, Diversification, and Scope