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DOI	10.1108/CR-03-2023-0069
	Unleashing the power of clustering: a qualitative study of cluster organizations' role in advancing green transformation
	Mackiewicz, Marta; Kuberska, Dominika
发表日期	2024
ISSN	1059-5422
EISSN	2051-3143
英文摘要	PurposeThe purpose of this study is to ascertain how cluster organisations have been fostering green transformation in Poland.Design/methodology/approachThis paper adopts a multiple case study approach. Data collection methods involved in-depth interviews with cluster organisation managers and researchers to identify support measures for green transformation and to investigate the factors influencing their actions as well as a comprehensive analysis of documents, including cluster organisations' strategies.FindingsCluster organisations manage and participate in actions that create favourable conditions for pursuing low-carbon and circular economy ventures. They not only assist their members in overcoming obstacles related to green transformation but also engage non-members - which can lead to spillovers reaching beyond their borders. Their engagement takes place across all phases of the green transformation process.Research limitations/implicationsFor various reasons, the research was designed as qualitative to understand the opinions and experiences of various actors engaged in green transformation within cluster organisations' ecosystems. The key factor influencing this decision stems from the fact that knowledge of the involvement of cluster organisations in supporting green transformation still needs to be completed and scattered. The limitations of the study include limited access to information and the fact that qualitative research allows for a certain amount of subjectivity, and the results should be generalised carefully. Moreover, the interviews were carried out with a non-random sample of participants. Another limitation of the study is related to biased views, which could have been shared by interviewees acting as representatives of the studied cluster organisations.Practical implicationsCluster organisations have emerged as drivers of circular transition by promoting sustainable practices such as material recycling, biological recovery and parts harvesting. These initiatives contribute to reducing waste, conserving resources, and minimising the environmental footprint of industries. These organisations can be active agents of transformation, orchestrating collaborative efforts that have a far-reaching impact on industries and economies.Originality/valueThis is one of the first and most comprehensive studies on the role of cluster organisations in Poland in supporting green transformation. This paper identifies and systematises the actions undertaken to provide a clear understanding of the internal processes within cluster organisations.
英文关键词	Green transformation; Green transition; Low-carbon economy; Circular economy; Cluster; Cluster organisation; Poland
语种	英语
WOS研究方向	Business & Economics
WOS类目	Business
WOS记录号	WOS:001187583100001
来源期刊	COMPETITIVENESS REVIEW
文献类型	期刊论文
条目标识符	http://gcip.llas.ac.cn/handle/2XKMVOVA/305057
作者单位	Warsaw School of Economics; University of Warmia & Mazury
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	Mackiewicz, Marta,Kuberska, Dominika. Unleashing the power of clustering: a qualitative study of cluster organizations' role in advancing green transformation[J],2024.
APA	Mackiewicz, Marta,&Kuberska, Dominika.(2024).Unleashing the power of clustering: a qualitative study of cluster organizations' role in advancing green transformation.COMPETITIVENESS REVIEW.
MLA	Mackiewicz, Marta,et al."Unleashing the power of clustering: a qualitative study of cluster organizations' role in advancing green transformation".COMPETITIVENESS REVIEW (2024).