This thesis aims to explore the influence of Entrepreneurial Support Organizations (ESOs) on the organizational culture of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the Italian optical market. The main objective is to understand how external investments and structured support from ESOs impact corporate cultural dynamics, focusing on collaboration, innovation, competitiveness, and hierarchical structure. The study is grounded on the Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument (OCAI) framework, which categorizes organizational culture into four main dimensions: Clan, Adhocracy, Market, and Hierarchy. Data was collected through a survey conducted in collaboration with ANFAO, the Italian Optical Goods Manufacturers Association, involving companies operating in the Italian optical industry. Additionally, a case study on Rodenstock Italia, including an interview with CEO Massimo Barberis, was conducted to provide a deeper understanding of the sector’s context and strategic implications. The findings highlight significant differences between SMEs that have received external investments and those that are self-financed. Companies supported by ESOs tend to develop a stronger Market-oriented Culture, emphasizing competitiveness, performance, and financial results. Conversely, self-financed firms lean towards an Adhocracy Culture, prioritizing innovation, creativity, and flexibility. However, both groups exhibit a strong preference for Clan Culture, which values collaboration, internal cohesion, and employee involvement, indicating continuity with the traditional dynamics of the optical sector. These insights provide valuable considerations for managers and entrepreneurs in the industry, suggesting that the choice between self-financing and external investment affects not only available resources but also organizational culture and long-term strategic direction.
Questa tesi esplora l’influenza delle Entrepreneurial Support Organizations (ESOs) sulla cultura organizzativa delle Piccole e Medie Imprese (PMI) attive nel mercato ottico italiano. L’obiettivo principale è comprendere in che modo l’ingresso di investitori esterni e il supporto strutturato delle ESOs possano modificare le dinamiche culturali aziendali, con un focus su collaborazione, innovazione, competitività e struttura gerarchica. Lo studio si basa sull’applicazione del framework Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument (OCAI), che permette di analizzare la cultura organizzativa attraverso quattro dimensioni principali: Clan, Adhocracy, Market e Hierarchy. I dati sono stati raccolti mediante un questionario distribuito in collaborazione con ANFAO, Associazione Nazionale Fabbricanti Articoli Ottici, coinvolgendo aziende del settore ottico operanti in Italia. Inoltre, per approfondire il contesto e le implicazioni pratiche, è stato condotto un approfondimento su Rodenstock Italia, con un’intervista al CEO Massimo Barberis. I risultati della ricerca mostrano differenze significative tra le PMI che hanno ricevuto investimenti esterni e quelle autofinanziate. Le aziende finanziate dalle ESOs tendono a sviluppare una cultura più orientata al mercato (Market Culture), caratterizzata da un forte focus su competitività, performance e risultati economici. Al contrario, le aziende autofinanziate mostrano una maggiore inclinazione verso una Adhocracy Culture, che privilegia innovazione, creatività e flessibilità. Tuttavia, in entrambi i gruppi, emerge una forte preferenza per la Clan Culture, che enfatizza collaborazione, coesione interna e coinvolgimento dei dipendenti, indicando una continuità con le dinamiche tradizionali del settore ottico. Questi risultati offrono spunti di riflessione per manager e imprenditori del settore, suggerendo che la scelta tra autofinanziamento ed investimento esterno non influisce solo sulle risorse disponibili, ma anche sulla cultura organizzativa e sulle strategie di crescita.
Analisi dell'impatto delle Entrepreneurial Support Organizations (ESO) sulla cultura organizzativa delle PMI nel mercato ottico italiano
DORDI, RICCARDO
2023/2024
Abstract
This thesis aims to explore the influence of Entrepreneurial Support Organizations (ESOs) on the organizational culture of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the Italian optical market. The main objective is to understand how external investments and structured support from ESOs impact corporate cultural dynamics, focusing on collaboration, innovation, competitiveness, and hierarchical structure. The study is grounded on the Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument (OCAI) framework, which categorizes organizational culture into four main dimensions: Clan, Adhocracy, Market, and Hierarchy. Data was collected through a survey conducted in collaboration with ANFAO, the Italian Optical Goods Manufacturers Association, involving companies operating in the Italian optical industry. Additionally, a case study on Rodenstock Italia, including an interview with CEO Massimo Barberis, was conducted to provide a deeper understanding of the sector’s context and strategic implications. The findings highlight significant differences between SMEs that have received external investments and those that are self-financed. Companies supported by ESOs tend to develop a stronger Market-oriented Culture, emphasizing competitiveness, performance, and financial results. Conversely, self-financed firms lean towards an Adhocracy Culture, prioritizing innovation, creativity, and flexibility. However, both groups exhibit a strong preference for Clan Culture, which values collaboration, internal cohesion, and employee involvement, indicating continuity with the traditional dynamics of the optical sector. These insights provide valuable considerations for managers and entrepreneurs in the industry, suggesting that the choice between self-financing and external investment affects not only available resources but also organizational culture and long-term strategic direction.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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