نبذة مختصرة : In this theoretical essay we discuss knowledge and innovation in clusters and the benefits of clustering from a knowledge-based perspective. Knowledge-based resources and innovations are important sources of competitive advantage for firms. Aware of the importance of continuously seeking new knowledge, firms increasingly seek knowledge-rich locations such as specific industry clusters across the world. These locations are characterized by the concentration of firms operating in related and supporting activities, a specialized work force and a specialized institutional environment that nurtures the industry. However, it is not likely that these clusters are always locations from which the firms will be able to draw the intended knowledge benefits. The social structure of the relationships between individuals and firms determines the extent to which knowledge will be created, will flow between co-located firms and will bound the knowledge benefits firms may capture. We finish with a discussion of the need of further examination of the network dynamics involved in an industry cluster to obtain a clearer identification of the actual positive externalities that may accrue to co-locating firms. Key words: strategy, industry clusters, innovation. ; Este artigo discute o conhecimento e a inovação em clusters e os benefícios da clusterização a partir de uma perspectiva baseada no conhecimento. Recursos baseados em conhecimento e inovações são fontes importantes para a vantagem competitiva das firmas. Conscientes da importância de buscar continuamente conhecimento novo, as firmas buscam, cada vez mais, encontrar localizações ricas em conhecimento como “cluster industriais” específicos em todo o mundo. Essas localizações são caracterizadas pela concentração de firmas operando em atividades relacionadas e apoiadas por força de trabalho especializada e em um ambiente institucional especializado que nutre a indústria. Entretanto, não é possível que esses clusters sejam sempre localizações nas quais as firmas estarão ...
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