Abstract
Close connection of cluster processes with increasing competitiveness of territories and states has been recently reinforcing the idea of promoting a special approach in modern theory and practice, called cluster policy, that influences the formation and development of clusters. Regional production clusters are built on the basis of the assets and resource base of the territory and include organizations and enterprises of various sectors of economy. The development of territorial clusters can play an important role in solving the problem of attracting investments to regions, since exactly clusters are able to generate innovative mechanisms of management. Cooperation and specialization of entities included in cluster provides them with opportunities to increase both competitiveness and efficiency of their activities and financial stability. Generally, regional cluster policy implies a set of direct, but mostly indirect, activities aimed at reducing barriers to the exchange of knowledge and ideas, as barriers prevent the establishment of effective links between various participants in the clustering process. The article describes the features and conditions of successful implementation of the cluster approach as a factor in increasing investment attractiveness at the regional level. Moreover, the perfect case in point is the experience of implementation of cluster initiatives in the Republic of Tatarstan.
Highlights
When we started teaching case studies in Kazan State University, the teaching materials for more advanced students were still biased towards theoretical aspects of business and law
Students at the university have become more and more aware of the importance of English to their professional careers. They have come themselves to feel the necessity of developing their professional skills, and so have their teachers, who realise that the design of any curriculum has to be student-centred
Though the pattern of a ready made case study may be followed, it is tailor made for the class
Summary
When we started teaching case studies in Kazan State University, the teaching materials for more advanced students were still biased towards theoretical aspects of business and law. Students at the university have become more and more aware of the importance of English to their professional careers They have come themselves to feel the necessity of developing their professional skills, and so have their teachers, who realise that the design of any curriculum has to be student-centred. It has to be determined primarily by the long-term needs of the students. Students graduating from the university have to be ready to go on to the stage in their lives, join the work force and function effectively in English Since they are going to be lawyers, managers, business people, executives and so on, they will need to use English effectively in their business transactions. They must absorb information quickly, read selectively, and make decisions under pressure
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