Communities of Interest as a lens to explore the advantage of collaborative behaviour: An example of the Welsh organic food sector
Author
Davies, Paul
Mason-Jones, Rachel
Date
2017-01Acceptance date
2016-07-05
Type
Article
Publisher
Sage
ISSN
1465-7503
2043-6882 (online)
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This article introduces the concept of communities of interest (CoIs) as a lens to explore the developing collaborative
practice. A shared philosophy between companies offers a means of understanding the behaviour of individuals within a
community context. This context is an important element within a developing economy, because this shared experience
enables organizations to develop and learn together. The article draws on a study within the Welsh organic food sector to
illustrate the way that the CoI concept provides an informative framework to explore interaction. The concept of a shared
philosophy providing a distinct community identity is one that can be transposed to a number of sectors and offers a
creative lens for developing economies as network connections are seen as integral aspects of how companies are able to grow.
Journal/conference proceeding
International Journal of Entreprenuership and Innovation;
Citation
Davies, P. and Mason-Jones, R. (2017) 'Communities of interest as a lens to explore the advantage of collaborative behaviour for developing economies: an example of the Welsh organic food sector', The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, 18(1), pp.5-13
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