MaNageMeNt approach betweeN buSINeSS cluSter SucceSS aNd Soft leader characterIStIcS
Journal Title: Problems of Management in the 21st Century - Year 2014, Vol 9, Issue 1
Abstract
One of the potential aspects of economic growth lies in focusing on furtherance the development of business clusters. By linking the complementary competencies of proft oriented enterprises, NGO-s, universities, research institutes and local authorities, the innovation potential and the productivity are signifcantly increased. The present study investigates a specifc and challenging managerial activity, the role of the cluster manager. The aim of the research is to reveal the intrinsic motivation of cluster operations and to demonstrate the importance of the manager in the effcient and sustainable operation. An empirical research has been conducted involving cluster managers and member organisations through an extensive questionnaire survey in Hungary. First, determinant factors of cluster success have been identifed. By using these factors, as the operational activity of the cluster, as well as the satisfaction of the members in the feld of innovation and productivity, a new continuous three-dimensional maturity model has been introduced to evaluate the cluster success. Mapping the soft factors, organisational culture and leadership roles have been assessed by applying Competing Values Framework method. The results of the research depict the correlation found between soft leader characteristics and cluster success.
Authors and Affiliations
Robert Lippert, Zoltan Gaál
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