CLUSTER POTENTIAL IN SLOVAK REGIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT’S QUALITY

Viera Kuzmisinova () and Peter Kuzmisin ()
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Viera Kuzmisinova: International School of Management Slovakia in PreSov, PreSov,Slovakia
Peter Kuzmisin: Technical University of KoSice, KoSice, Slovakia

Theoretical and Empirical Researches in Urban Management, 2015, vol. 10, issue 2, 52-65

Abstract: The purpose of the paper is the statistical generation of clusters from 79 Slovak regions from the aspect of cluster potential which is identified based on the quality of its business environment. The main findingsof the papere are: Theoretical: (a) the creation of economic competitiveness subject‘s concept based on the knowledge of domestic and foreign relevant authorities in the area (b) development of the mutual relationship of competitiveness and prosperity (enterprises, regions, state) based on the innovation and business environment quality; c) presentation of clusters as a possible tool to ensure competitiveness of regions. Practical: (a) creation of five clusters from 79 examined regions (districts) of Slovakia at the level of NUTS IV based on their business environment quality (4 sub-indices): 1.economic activity, 2. public administration and legislation, 3. technology and infrastructure, 4. education and human resources; (b) identification of the business environment‘s strengths and weaknesses of the of created 5 clusters; (c) basic outline of the development strategy for the 5 created clusters; (d) methodology processing to identify clusters potential.

Keywords: quality business environment; competitiveness; prosperity; regions; cluster potential (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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