Analysis and systematization of the functions of clusters

Alexandra Vatchenko
PhD, Professor, Enterprises’ Economics Department, Dnipropetrovsk State Finance Academy, E-mail:alex.vatchenko@yandex.ru

Olga Bornschein
Postgraduate Student, Enterprises’ Economics Department, Dnipropetrovsk State Finance Academy, E-mail:savaspljushka@yandex.ru

Cite this article:

Vatchenko, A., Bornschein, O. (2015), Analysis and systematization of the functions of clusters. Ed.: M. Zveryakov (ed.-in-ch.) and others [Analiz ta systematyzatsiia funktsiy klastera; za red. М. I. Zveriakova (gol. red.) ta in.], Socio-economic research bulletin (ISSN 2313-4569), Odessa National Economic University, Odessa, Issue 1, No. 56, pp. 27–34.

Abstract

The role of cluster functions in the system approach to its study is analyzed in the article. The analysis of existing approaches regarding cluster functions is made. On the basis of key characteristics the basic at cluster principles, that describe the features of its interaction with the environment, functions are highlighted. In order to form long-term cluster initiatives structural scheme of cluster functions, which was systematized by functional groups of production functions, functions of innovation sphere, functions of competitiveness and cooperation, social functions, is formed. The block of production functions as the basic block was highlighted, that define the essence of the cluster activity – creation of final product. Cluster-wide character of functions through relations of interaction between the participants was proved. The scheme of cluster development at its interaction with the environment was offered. The effect and expression of its social functions in economic and social development of region, in improvement of life quality of population is shown.

Keywords

cluster; state cluster program; cluster initiatives; cluster functions; innovative development of the region; the region competitiveness; strategy of development; cooperation.

JEL classification: R130; R580

UD classification: 332.12 (477)

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