Principles & Practices Of Cooperatives
- Management Sciences
- 300 level
- 2 credit units
- 118 pages
- 15 units
This course introduces the principles and practice of co-operation, building upon foundational knowledge from COP101. It explores the historical context of co-operative movements, including the Industrial Revolution's impact and the contributions of key figures like Robert Owen and Dr. William King. The course delves into the structure, management, and values of co-operatives, with a focus on the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) guidelines and principles. It aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of co-operative enterprises and their role in economic and social development.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 48 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of COP311, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT I NATURE, CHARACTERISTICS AND FUNCTIONS OF PRINCIPLES VIZ-A-VIZ CO- OPERATIVESPage 4
- UNIT 2: EARLY ATTEMPTS TO FORM CO- OPERATIVE PRINCIPLES DURING THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION IN BRITAINPage 10
- UNIT 3: ROBERT OWEN- AND HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF CO-OPERATIVE PRINCIPLESPage 16
- UNIT 4: DR WILLIAM KING AND HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO DEVELOPING CO- OPERATIVE PRINCIPLESPage 25
- UNIT 5: THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF FRANZ SCHULZE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF CO-OPERATIVE PRINCIPLESPage 32
- UNIT 1 FRIEDRICH RAIFFESSEIN AND HIS CO- OPERATIVE PRINCIPLESPage 38
- UNIT 2 THE FIRST SUCCESSFUL CO-OPERATIVE ORGANISATION IN THE WORLD: THE ROCKDALE EQUITABLE PIONEERS (R.E.P)Page 45
- UNIT 3: THE ROCHDALE EQUITABLE PIONEERS (REP) CHARACTERISTICS, RULES AND ACTIVITIESPage 51
- UNIT 4 THE INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATIVE ALLIANCE (I.C.A.)Page 58
- UNIT 5: THE 1937 REVIEW OF THE CO-OPERATIVE PRINCIPLESPage 66
- UNIT 1 THE 1966 I.C.A PRINCIPLES FOR CO- OPERATION AND THEIR REFORMULATION IN 1972Page 73
- UNIT 2 THE STATEMENT OF CO-OPERATIVE IDENTITY BY THE I.C.APage 80
- UNIT 3: DEFINITION, FEATURES AND VALUES OF A CO-OPERATIVE AS GIVEN BY THE I.C.APage 85
- UNIT 4 THE CO-OPERATIVE PRINCIPLES VOLUNTARY AND OPEN MEMBERSHIP; DEMOCRATIC MEMBER CONTROL AND MEMBER ECONOMIC PARTICIPATIONPage 91
- UNIT 5: THE REMAINING 1995 ICA REFORMED PRINCIPLES AUTONOMY AND INDEPENDENCE; EDUCATION, TRAINING AND INFORMATION; CO-OPERATION AMONG CO-OPERATIVES; AND CONCERN FOR COMMUNITYPage 97
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
COP311 · UNIT I NATURE, CHARACTERISTICS AND FUNCTIONS OF PRINCIPLES VIZ-A-VIZ CO- OPERATIVES
In the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), there is no lecturer unlike the Conventional University. It counts on your maturity and initiatives. Your drive is the force that propels you and you are the major determinant on when and how to complete the B.Sc Programme in Co-operative Studies successfully.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the core principles of co-operation.
- Analyze the historical development of co-operative movements.
- Evaluate the role of key figures in shaping co-operative thought.
- Apply ICA guidelines to co-operative governance.
- Differentiate co-operative enterprises from other business models.
- Assess the social and economic impact of co-operatives.
What it prepares you for
- Co-operative Manager
- Community Development Officer
- Social Enterprise Consultant
- Policy Advisor
- Credit Union Officer
- Agriculture
- Finance
- Retail
- Housing
- Community Development
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Principles and Practice of Co-Operation
Unit 5: The Remaining 1995 ICA Reformed Principles: Autonomy and Independence; Education Training and Information; Co-operation among Co-operatives; and Concern for Community
Understanding the nuances of balancing autonomy with external collaborations requires careful consideration of power dynamics and potential conflicts of interest.
- Module 2: Principles and Practice of Co-Operation
Unit 3: The Rochdale Equitable Pioneers (REP): Characteristics, Rules and Activities
Requires understanding of historical context and the ability to analyze the factors contributing to the success of a specific organizational model.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Principles and Practice of Co-Operation
Unit 1: Nature, Characteristics and Functions of Principles viz-a-viz Co-operatives · 2 hours
Understand the nature and formation of principles.. Differentiate between descriptive and normative principles.. Explain the functions of principles in organizations..
- Week 2Module 1: Principles and Practice of Co-Operation
Unit 2: Early Attempts to Form Co-operatives during the Industrial Revolution in Britain · 2 hours
Describe the nature of the Industrial Revolution in Britain.. Explain workers' reactions to the Industrial Revolution.. Discuss the effects of the Industrial Revolution on workers' lives..
- Week 3Module 1: Principles and Practice of Co-Operation
Unit 3: Robert Owen and His Contributions to the Development of Co-operative Principles · 2 hours
Discuss Robert Owen's background and his efforts to improve workers' living standards.. Compare Owen's activities with those of other capitalists.. Evaluate Owen's efforts in relation to co-operative practices..
- Week 4Module 1: Principles and Practice of Co-Operation
Unit 4: Dr William King and His Contributions to Developing Co-operative Principles · 2 hours
Discuss Dr. William King's activities and his role in the Brighton Co-operative Society.. Explain the administration and management of the Brighton Co-operative Society.. List the contrasts between Robert Owen and Dr. King..
- Week 5Module 1: Principles and Practice of Co-Operation
Unit 5: The Contributions of Franz Schulze to the Development of Co-operative Principles · 2 hours
Give a brief history of Franz Schulze.. Explain the circumstances leading to the formation of the co-operative in Delitzsch.. Discuss the principles of co-operation as propounded by Schulze..
- Week 6Module 2: Principles and Practice of Co-Operation
Unit 1: Friedrich Raiffessein and His Co-operative Principles · 2 hours
Provide a brief historical background of Friedrich Raiffeissen.. Discuss his efforts in the formation of associations along co-operative lines.. Outline and comment on his principles of co-operation..
- Week 7Module 2: Principles and Practice of Co-Operation
Unit 2: The First Successful Co-operative Organisation in the World: The Rockdale Equitable Pioneers (R.E.P) · 2 hours
Discuss the reasons why earlier co-operative societies failed.. Describe the formation of the Rochdale Equitable Pioneers (REP).. Explain the management and plans of the REP..
- Week 8Module 2: Principles and Practice of Co-Operation
Unit 3: The Rochdale Equitable Pioneers (REP): Characteristics, Rules and Activities · 2 hours
Describe the characteristics of the Rochdale Equitable Pioneers.. Explain the rules and methods of the Rochdale Equitable Pioneers.. Give reasons for the success of the REP..
- Week 9Module 2: Principles and Practice of Co-Operation
Unit 4: The International Co-operative Alliance (I.C.A.) · 2 hours
Describe the shortcomings of the Rochdale Equitable Pioneers' principles of co-operation.. Explain the formation of the ICA.. Give the mission and objectives of the ICA..
- Week 10Module 2: Principles and Practice of Co-Operation
Unit 5: The 1937 Review of the Co-operative Principles · 2 hours
Give reasons why the 1937 review of the co-operative principles was necessary.. Discuss the relevance of the committee set up for the review.. Explain the implementation of the report and its effects..
- Week 11Module 3: Principles and Practice of Co-Operation
Unit 1: The 1966 I.C.A Principles for Co-operation and Their Reformation in 1972 · 2 hours
Explain the circumstances that necessitated the 1966 review exercise.. Describe the setting up of the review commission and its report.. Explain the decisions of the ICA based on the 1972 reformulation..
- Week 12Module 3: Principles and Practice of Co-Operation
Unit 2: The Statement of Co-operative Identity by the I.C.A · 2 hours
Explain the background activities leading to the 1995 congress.. Define a co-operative based on the co-operative identity.. List the values of co-operatives..
- Week 13Module 3: Principles and Practice of Co-Operation
Unit 3: Definition, Features and Values of a Co-operative as Given by the I.C.A · 2 hours
Write the formal definition of a co-operative society.. Discuss the features/characteristics of a co-operative society.. Describe the values of co-operatives..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a timeline of key events and figures in co-operative history (Units 2-5).
- Compare and contrast the principles advocated by Owen, King, Schulze, and Raiffeissen (Modules 1 & 2).
- Focus on the ICA's role in standardizing co-operative principles (Module 3).
- Practice applying the 1995 ICA principles to real-world co-operative scenarios (Units 4 & 5, Module 3).
- Review the characteristics and rules of the Rochdale Equitable Pioneers (Module 2, Unit 3).
Questions students ask about this course
What is COP311 about?
This course introduces the principles and practice of co-operation, building upon foundational knowledge from COP101. It explores the historical context of co-operative movements, including the Industrial Revolution's impact and the contributions of key figures like Robert Owen and Dr. William King. The course delves into the structure, management, and values of co-operatives, with a focus on the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) guidelines and principles. It aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of co-operative enterprises and their role in economic and social development.
How many units does COP311 have?
COP311, Principles & Practices Of Cooperatives, has 15 units across 3 modules, over 118 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is COP311?
COP311 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Management Sciences.
Is COP311 hard?
COP311 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does COP311 take to study?
About 48 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is COP311 assessed?
COP311 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with COP311?
Co operative Manager, Community Development Officer, Social Enterprise Consultant, Policy Advisor and Credit Union Officer.