Modern Management Review
(dawna nazwa: Zarządzanie i Marketing)
23 (4/2016), DOI: 10.7862/rz.2016.mmr.52
IDENTIFYING THE POTENTIAL OF GREATER POLAND TO DEVELOP COOPERATION NETWORKS
Katarzyna RAGIN-SKORECKA, Magdalena WYRWICKA
Submitted by: Paweł Perz
DOI: 10.7862/rz.2016.mmr.52
Abstract
Foresight, a tool for creating common future (visions), relies on monitoring significant developments and formulating strategic objectives for enterprises, sectors or regions. The article presents a comparative analysis of the findings of identity studies carried out in 2010 and 2016 in the Region of Greater Poland (also referred to by its Polish name of Wielkopolska) as part of a foresight project that relied on business networks to foster innovation. Region’s identity translates into its potential and propensity to change, as it is interpreted as the synergy of key skills and common values, The discussion below identifies trends in building the region’s identity and shows whether such an identity will support the development of cooperation networks.
The above research has shown an identity as being a factor in the assessment of coexisting formal structures and relationship networks, which constitutes a significant potential of a region. While noting the incorporation of regional identity into foresight research, the authors emphasize the need for regular studies. Knowledge on regional identity helps formulate measures that support a sense of community and reveal the opportunities which the decision-makers involved in building Innovative Wielkopolska can use to make a difference. The study findings show that significance of identity components changes along with transformations in public expectations.
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About this Article
TITLE:
IDENTIFYING THE POTENTIAL OF GREATER POLAND TO DEVELOP COOPERATION NETWORKS
AUTHORS:
Katarzyna RAGIN-SKORECKA (1)
Magdalena WYRWICKA (2)
AUTHORS AFFILIATIONS:
(1) PhD, Eng, Poznan University of Technology, Faculty of Engineering Management, Poland
(2) DSc, PhD, Eng., Poznan University of Technology, Faculty of Engineering Management, Poland
SUBMITTED BY:
Paweł Perz
JOURNAL:
Modern Management Review
23 (4/2016)
KEY WORDS AND PHRASES:
foresight, region’s identity, shaping of networks, potential, Wielkopolska (region in Poland)
FULL TEXT:
http://doi.prz.edu.pl/pl/pdf/zim/265
DOI:
10.7862/rz.2016.mmr.52
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.7862/rz.2016.mmr.52
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