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Policy-driven clusters, interfirm interactions and firm internationalisation: Some insights from Malaysia's Multimedia Super Corridor

Richardson, Christopher; Yamin, Mo; Sinkovics, Rudolf R.

Authors

Christopher Richardson

Mo Yamin



Abstract

This paper investigates the impact of social and business interactions on firm internationalisation within the context of an industrial cluster created from scratch by policymakers. Based on in-depth interviews with firms in Malaysia's Multimedia Super Corridor cluster, our findings suggest that a permanent cluster of this nature may not be able to stimulate the development of frequent, spontaneous, informal interaction and rich social networks often seen in ‘organic’ clusters, thus limiting the cluster's effect on firm internationalisation. However, the paper also shows that ‘temporary clusters’, such as trade shows and conferences, organised by policymakers on a regular basis within the broader context of the permanent cluster, can help firms to quickly acquire relevant knowledge.

Citation

Richardson, C., Yamin, M., & Sinkovics, R. R. (2012). Policy-driven clusters, interfirm interactions and firm internationalisation: Some insights from Malaysia's Multimedia Super Corridor. International Business Review, 21(5), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibusrev.2011.09.002

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Sep 5, 2011
Online Publication Date Oct 1, 2011
Publication Date 2012
Deposit Date Jan 22, 2025
Journal International Business Review
Print ISSN 0969-5931
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 21
Issue 5
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibusrev.2011.09.002
Keywords Cluster, Internationalisation, Policy-driven, Social interaction
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/2772979
Publisher URL http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S096959311100151X