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Relationships Between Geographical and Virtual Proximity in Cluster Organisations

The purpose of the paper is to explore the relationships between geographical and virtual proximity in cluster organizations (COs). The authors report the findings of a qualitative study conducted in four COs in Poland. The basic technique for collecting and analyzing data was an in-depth individual interview and qualitative content analysis. The research has shown that the relationships between geographical and virtual proximity depends on the cooperation level and the role of the CO. The findings presents a broader view on cluster cooperation as a phenomenon based in geographical proximity which facilitates personal interactions, but supported by various ICT tools.

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