This report begins by presenting research results related to the development and failure of firms... more This report begins by presenting research results related to the development and failure of firms, including results from analysis of the importance of external relationships. Second, the rise of the Norwegian maritime cluster into becoming a prominent actor on the global maritime stage is presented, also with comments related to a certain set of mechanisms that shape their development and ability to perform. The mechanisms are referred to as macro and micro drivers. Third, a maritime foresight exercise towards 2020 is carried out, presenting a few key factors perceived to be of high relevance, followed by a discussion of their potential impact for the maritime industry. In the last part, implications for managers within the maritime sector are discussed. In total, the report represents an input to the strategic decisions of managers in the Norwegian maritime industry and presents a number of recommendations.
This report begins by presenting research results related to the development and failure of firms... more This report begins by presenting research results related to the development and failure of firms, including results from analysis of the importance of external relationships. Second, the rise of the Norwegian maritime cluster into becoming a prominent actor on the global maritime stage is presented, also with comments related to a certain set of mechanisms that shape their development and ability to perform. The mechanisms are referred to as macro and micro drivers. Third, a maritime foresight exercise towards 2020 is carried out, presenting a few key factors perceived to be of high relevance, followed by a discussion of their potential impact for the maritime industry. In the last part, implications for managers within the maritime sector are discussed. In total, the report represents an input to the strategic decisions of managers in the Norwegian maritime industry and presents a number of recommendations.
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