Communities of interest as a lens to explore the advantage of collaborative behaviour for developing economies

Paul Davies, Rachel Mason-Jones

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    Abstract

    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.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)5-13
    Number of pages9
    JournalThe International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
    Volume18
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 11 Jan 2017

    Keywords

    • collaboration
    • community
    • organic food
    • shared philosophy
    • supply chain

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