Small and medium-sized Italian companies have always shown a great ability to adapt to changing markets and a wealth of creativity in combining tradition and innovation. However, the challenge is getting more demanding. The research presented in this volume delineates the boundaries of innovation and investigate what they are doing 25 companies in the Cesena area. What are the innovations adopted, and what outcomes? How strong is the orientation innovation among employees? How solid is the organizational operation and team spirit? The quality of organizational life and helps facilitate business innovation? This book will reflect on the role that human resources, in addition to the determinant of the entrepreneur, may have in achieving and sustaining the adoption of innovations in small and medium enterprises in the territory.
