Complexity theory and industrial cluster: case of a software cluster

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https://doi.org/10.48168/ccee012021-003

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Cluster, Complexity theory, cluster software

Abstract

 Both the concept of industrial cluster and complexity theory are not new topics; howe­ver, both have emerged in the literature of the last 20 years as a different form of organiza­tion, in the case of the cluster, and focus on the case of complexity theory. This document seeks to introduce complexity theory as an instrument for analyzing industrial clusters. For this, the case study methodology is used on the experience in the construction of a cluster of information and communication technologies. The work results show how the charac­teristics of complexity theory have strong similarities with the dynamics of clusters, which helps to understand these dynamics. It is concluded that complexity theory is a tool that becomes more fundamental for understanding and supporting the development of these agglomerations as the market dynamics and technological advances take place.

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Published

2021-11-30

How to Cite

Flores Sánchez, C. A., Osuna Millán, N. del C., & Rosales Cisneros, R. F. (2021). Complexity theory and industrial cluster: case of a software cluster. Journal Sciences of Complexity, 2(Edición Especial), 27–36. https://doi.org/10.48168/ccee012021-003

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