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http://dx.doi.org/10.14386/SIME.2019.27.3.53

Status and Role of Technological Knowledge Exchange Network in Regional Cluster: Performance Differences in Structural Equivalent Groups  

Ahn, Jae-Gwang (금오공과대학교 ICT융합특성화연구센터)
Kim, Jin-Han (금오공과대학교 경영학과)
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Journal of Technology Innovation / v.27, no.3, 2019 , pp. 53-82 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study empirically conduct structural equivalence analysis based on social network analysis in picking up on overall structural characteristics of technological knowledge exchange in a regional cluster. Previous conceptual studies so far have argued that performance differences among structurally equivalent groups exist. However, because little research has been done to empirically investigate this conceptual hypothesis, this study is conducted as complementary to fill this void. For analysis, we utilize two-mode network data consisted of 2,550 firms by investigating 53 technological knowledge exchange-related associations within Gumi national industrial cluster. The results show that some structurally equivalent groups can be defined appropriately and its role can be conditioned by firms' salient characteristics attached to each structural equivalent groups. In addition, it is presented through the present study that performance difference in structural equivalent groups can be distinct by some selected performance indicators. Finally, this study suggests the need to advance the study of performance differences in structurally equivalent groups in the future.
Keywords
Structural Equivalence; Technological Knowledge Exchange; Regional Cluster; Status and Role; Innovation Capability;
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