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Оцінювання синергетичного ефекту формування кластерних організаційних структур
Assessment of synergies in forming of cluster organizational structures

Author(s): Olena Palyvoda, Viktoriya Plavan
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Institute of Society Transformation
Keywords: Cluster of Companies; Synergies; Method of Synergies Calculation; Leather Industry

Summary/Abstract: Introduction. Effectiveness of territorial and industrial clusters is defined with regard to the ability of companies togenerate synergies from cooperative relationships. The article is aimed to resolve the problem of the creation an optimal clustersystem of companies to get synergies. Purpose. To create a method for evaluating the relative synergy effect and constructschemes to establish optimal relationships between the companies of the cluster in order to ensure maximum synergies. Methods.The calculations are the sequence of the following steps: identification of factors of synergy which can be quantified; calculation ofthe matrix of relative synergy indicators of the companies on the basis of the defined factors; calculation of the overall synergy effectfrom the cooperation of the companies taking into account all the factors and their coefficient rankings; establishment of rankingof various options for cooperation; construction of the scheme for optimal synergy relationships between the companies withinthe cluster. Results. The authors have developed a method of calculation of various synergy factors for leather companies, amongwhich are: cooperation in the field of repair service equipment; joint procurement of raw materials; joint promotional activities,advertisement, exhibitions, etc.; cooperation in research development; sharing of infrastructure. Conclusions. The optimal schemeof cooperation areas was built on the basis of the calculation in order to generate the greatest synergies.

  • Issue Year: 158/2016
  • Issue No: 3-4(2)
  • Page Range: 48-51
  • Page Count: 4
  • Language: Ukrainian