Diagnostic of local productive arrangement of the textile industries of the city of Imperatriz (MA) [Diagnóstico do arranjo produtivo local das indústrias têxteis do município de Imperatriz-MA]

Abstract

This study presents the diagnosis of Local Productive Arrangement of the textile industries of the city of Imperatriz (MA). The research approach is quantitative, and the level is descriptive exploratory design with bibliographic and survey. Interviews were applied to 37 managers of the textile companies of the local productive arrangement. The results of the research show that there is no alliances or partnerships between companies in the textile industries in the city of Imperatriz-MA. We conclude that the productive arrangement is low technological content and does not promote inter-firm interaction, despite promotes direct and indirect jobs.