online learning COOPERATIVE AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
Cooperative enterprises are distinct from other forms of business enterprises. While all business enterprises have profit as their primary motive, cooperative enterprises are service oriented. They are basically formed to render services to their members and protect them from being exploited by producers, sellers, and middlemen. Cooperatives are voluntary associations set-up to protect and promote the interest of its members and run in a democratic manner, with service as a core motive. This programme is a resource for those who desire to desiring to form a cooperative, or learn more about the unique nature of a cooperative-structured businesses. Moreover, for the benefit of cooperative leaders as they govern and manage these unique member-owned companies. The Cooperative Enterprise Programme is available to assist with other ‘group-action’ efforts of those belonging to a member organisation, or whoever is interested in forming a member-based association, to address an economic need, or acquire a necessary service.
This course is designed to anyone seeking:
- Management careers and/or voluntary service roles at the senior level;
- Knowledge and skills to participate meaningfully and effectively in the decision-making;
- To grasp the management and entrepreneurial processes of cooperative enterprises.
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