COOPERATION NETWORKS: THE CONTRASSENSE OF MICRO AND SMALL COMPANIES IN BAHIA OF ATTACHING HIGH IMPORTANCE BUT NOT PARTICIPATING IN THESE NETWORKS

Interorganizational cooperation, supported by public policy instruments in developed countries, is present Brazil localized cases with unquestionably favourable results, such as the successful Network Cooperation Program, coordinated state government of Rio Grande do Sul. However, other regions country, there a difficulty ensuring active participation actors collaborative processes, regardless high importance they attach to this participation. In article, possibility stimulating competitiveness micro and small companies was evaluated fostering formation development cooperation networks. The survey results show that despite low these cooperative actions, it recognized positively affects business competitiveness. addition, found presence Support Organizations mobilize, create oversee rules applied process seen relevant desired most companies.