Clusters as a Tool for Increasing the Performance of Companies: Good Practices Used by Selected Clusters

Abstract

Clusters are becoming a modern way of cooperation of both profit and non-profit organizations. Successful clusters enhance the efficiency of individual companies and drive economic development in many countries. However, the successful development of the cluster depends on its effective management. Each cluster, as well as each company and institution, has to be managed in an appropriate manner. This paper deals with ?good practices? which can be used in the management of clusters. Identification of good practices is based on results obtained from a survey among cluster managers using questionnaires and interviews from clusters in the Czech Republic and abroad.