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Interfirm cooperation among small manufacturing firms

Authors :
Hanna, Victoria
Walsh, Kathryn
Source :
International Small Business Journal. June, 2008, Vol. 26 Issue 3, p299, 23 p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The need for enables in driving successful interfirm cooperation among small manufacturing companies is investigated. Results showed that motives of networks include improving technology transfer and innovation. The differences between networking activities formed out of the participating companies' own volition and those that are led by brokers are also examined.

Subjects

Subjects :
Small and medium sized companies -- Alliances and partnerships
Business networks (Social groups) -- Analysis
Manufacturing industry -- Alliances and partnerships
Business
Business, international

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02662426
Volume :
26
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
International Small Business Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.180836697

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