Kamila Turečková
Selected Microeconomic Effects of Ict Firms in Context of Level of Sectoral Concentration: Case Study in Selected Regions of the Czech Republic
Číslo: 30/2017
Periodikum: Trendy ekonomiky a managementu
DOI: 10.13164/trends.2017.30.61
Klíčová slova: Sector Concentration, Effects of Concentration, Information and Communication Technology, Region, Czech Republic, Sektorová koncentrace, účinky koncentrace, informační a komunikační technologie, Region, Česká republika.
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transformed into the sectoral agglomeration of identical companies in terms of the branches is
specific for a range of its network externalities such as positive effects resulting from a qualified
workforce, spreading innovation and transferring knowledge, experience and information. In
general terms, some microeconomic factors and relevant variables will be perceived differently
by ICT firms in the context of the different intensity of the sectoral concentration in the
particular territory.
Methodology/methods: The contribution is based on the primary research performed among
ICT companies in two Czech selected regions expressing their attitudes and opinions in the
context of the branch concentration emphasizing the specific localization of these companies
within the centres, or on the periphery. The theoretical basis includes in particular „the coreperiphery
theory“ and the New Economic Geography extended by the concept of the sectoral
agglomerations and also selected theories of the period of post-Fordism.
Scientific aim: The presented contribution deals with the specification of the chosen
microeconomic effects of the branch con-centration of companies in the ICT sector of the
given area, and defines differences in factors of the branch concentration of ICT companies.
Findings: Based on the performed research, it was discovered that more than 60 % of the
companies perceive branch concentration positively and consider its effect beneficial and
desired. From interregional comparisons follows that ICT firms in the Moravian-Silesian
Region are more decided towards their employees. South Moravian ICT firms feel less dependent
on other ICT firms, but are less aware of their competition.
Conclusions: The results of the research reflect the assumptions of the chosen theoretical
framework and support the conclusion that it is suitable for ICT companies to do business in a
region where the ICT sector is concentrated.