Record number | 504797 |
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Title | Inter-organizational collaboration in bio-based business : sustainability-oriented networks inagro-industrial parks |
Author(s) | Nuhoff-Isakhanyan, Gohar |
Source | University. Promotor(en): Onno Omta. - Wageningen : Wageningen University - ISBN 9789462577695 - 194 p. |
Department(s) |
Management Studies WASS |
Publication type | Dissertation, internally prepared |
Publication year | 2016 |
Keyword(s) | biobased economy - sustainability - agribusiness - cooperation - agroindustrial sector - business parks - network analysis - netherlands - sustainable development - duurzaamheid (sustainability) - landbouwindustrie - samenwerking - agro-industriële sector - bedrijventerreinen - netwerkanalyse - nederland - duurzame ontwikkeling |
Categories | Management studies, Business Administration, Organizational Science (General) |
Abstract | Globally, bio-based business is often perceived as sustainable, because its renewable production can potentially lower carbon and greenhouse emissions by substituting fossil-fuel-based production, reduce environmental sourcing problems, and create turnover and jobs. However, bio-based business can also bring sustainability challenges. Urged to exploit innovative solutions and further enhance their sustainability performance, organizations engaged in bio-based activities extensively search for collaboration possibilities with new partners. Inter-organizational collaboration is considered as mechanism to enhance sustainability. This thesis explores the ways inter-organizational collaboration in bio-based business in general and in agro-industrial parks in particular can enhance sustainability. |
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