RISK MANAGEMENT IN CLUSTER'S COOPERATION IN SLOVAK REPUBLIC

Currently risk management steps are applied in many areas and sectors - business and non-business. In connection with the development of cluster cooperation, possibility of risk management application, also occur in this specific area. Framework of risk management in cluster cooperation can contribute to the quality of services provided by clusters, to development of cluster's organizations as well as to the sustainable development of the region. The aim of this paper is to highlight the importance of merging the various regions of Slovakia into clusters (mainly in tourism) and risk resulting from this cooperation. Article dataset is based on the statistics of the Slovak Republic. Results of article may be useful to raise awareness of the clusters risk management.