Aspects of a cluster research strategy: systemics applied to the study of clusters

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to shed light on the question: how can we study clusters from a systemic perspective?

Design/methodology/approach

First, clusters are discussed from a strategic point of view, then it is determined what is meant by a systemic perspective. In part two of the paper systemics applied to the study of clusters is discussed. In the last part of the paper a systemic research strategy for the study of clusters is discussed.

Findings

The paper produces a research strategy based on three main entities: composition, environment and structure.

Originality/value

The paper develops a systemic research strategy for the study of innovation based in clusters.

Citation

Jensen, S., Johannessen, J. and Olsen, B. (2009), "Aspects of a cluster research strategy: systemics applied to the study of clusters", Kybernetes, Vol. 38 No. 1/2, pp. 201-216. https://doi.org/10.1108/03684920910930358