decision making process. The companies participating in the cluster were interested mainly in the cooperation in the field of …The establishment of a cluster focused on processing of fine inorganic waste is perceived as positive not only for its … the cluster. The reason was above all mistrust and not full understanding of the concept of grouping subjects in the form …

cooperation between cluster members (constituents) such as different kinds of entrepreneurs of different size and business history … environment has become more competitive that requires companies to build up own competitiveness not only in the domestic, but as … support the development and competitiveness of such kind companies (that the practice has proved as well), consequently the …

The relationships between different types of cooperation and rivalry and product innovation are examined in this … cooperation. For new companies, the most effective types of cooperation are those which can lower costs and reduce risks (small … rivalry and product innovation is stronger for established companies than for new ones. The results obtained, using a sample …