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Geographical
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Location (pure physical distance)
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Macro and meso (international/national/global/local)
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Institutional
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Formal and informal rules & regulations imposed by specific administrative geographical territories, such as countries and regional entities, including cultural aspects
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Macro (nation/region)
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Social
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Embeddedness in knowledge fields, professional associations or social communities
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Meso (networks)
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Organizational
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Organizational objectives and organization-specific formal and informal rules & regulations (including aspects of organizational culture)
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Meso (organizations)
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Cognitive
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Knowledge areas of expertise and experience as well as reputational standing
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Micro (individual)
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Personal
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Personal character traits, behavioural patterns, and enjoyment of one another’s company
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Micro (individual)
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