Producers Cooperative Management

1. Discuss the nature of producers cooperatives
2. Explain the fundamentals of cooperative management
3. Discuss producers cooperative production plan
4. Explain procurement and movement of materials
5. Discuss relations as it affects management in cooperative
6. Identify and discuss the development of producers cooperative in Nigeria

13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1MODULE 1

   • Unit 1: Nature of producers cooperative · 2 hours

     Understand the definition and characteristics of producers cooperatives.. Identify different types of recycling and worker cooperatives.. Explain the role of member-owner employees in management success..

2. Week 2MODULE 1

   • Unit 2: Definition of management and fundamentals of cooperative management · 2 hours

     Define management and its four functions: planning, organizing, directing, and controlling.. Discuss the principles of management and their application in cooperative settings.. Explain the cooperative principles of open membership, democratic control, and limited interest on share capital..

3. Week 3MODULE 1

   • Unit 3: Structure of management and management committee (Manager) · 2 hours

     Describe the tier system in cooperative management and its impact on structure.. Explain the functions of the management committee or board of directors.. Identify the qualities of a good cooperative manager, including knowledge of cooperative principles and accounting..

4. Week 4MODULE 1

   • UNIT 4: Objectives of Management of producers cooperative · 2 hours

     State the main and other objectives of producers cooperatives.. Simulate objectives for various types of producer cooperatives, such as fertilizer production or labor contracting.. Understand the importance of utilizing members' skills for effective production..

5. Week 5MODULE 2

   • Unit 5: Producers cooperative production plan · 2 hours

     Explain the importance of production planning for steady output.. Identify key items considered in a production plan, such as premises, machinery, and staff.. Describe the production plan process, including estimating raw materials, labor, and storage space..

6. Week 6MODULE 2

   • Unit 6: Procurement and movement of material · 2 hours

     Discuss the types of materials needed for producers cooperative production.. Explain the manager's role in acquiring and moving materials, including quality control and stock management.. Understand the importance of timely deliveries and prompt attention to consumer orders..

7. Week 7MODULE 2

   • Unit 7: Inspection of products · 2 hours

     Identify the types of products that need inspection in a producers cooperative.. Explain why product inspection is necessary for quality control and customer satisfaction.. Describe the process of inspecting raw materials and finished products..

8. Week 8MODULE 2

   • Unit 8: Managing Transportation · 2 hours

     Identify factors influencing the need for transportation systems in producers cooperatives.. List the types of transport available, including internal and external transport.. Explain the duties of a manager in managing transportation, such as vehicle maintenance and route planning..

9. Week 9MOLUDE 3

   • Unit 9: Accounts as instrument of management · 2 hours

     Explain how accounts provide vital information for managing producers cooperatives.. Identify key information from profit and loss accounts and balance sheets.. Discuss questions that management can answer using accounting information, such as cost analysis and capital usage..

10. Week 10MOLUDE 3

    • Unit 10: Cost Accounting for management decision · 2 hours

      Define cost accounting and its usefulness in decision-making.. Describe the procedure for costing, including estimating direct and indirect expenses.. Explain how cost accounting helps in budgeting, pricing, and resource allocation..

11. Week 11MOLUDE 3

    • Unit 11: Statistics and management appraisal and planning · 2 hours

      Define statistics and its role in management appraisal and planning.. Identify sources of statistical data, including primary and secondary sources.. Explain how to present statistical information in tables, graphs, and charts for effective decision-making..

12. Week 12MOLUDE 3

    • Unit 12: Staff management and Team work · 2 hours

      Explain the importance of staff management and teamwork in producers cooperatives.. Discuss the manager's role in establishing and sustaining teamwork.. Describe how delegation, communication, and effective control contribute to team success..

13. Week 13MODULE 4

    • Unit 13: Relations of Staff and cooperative members · 2 hours

      Explain the importance of good relationships between staff and members in producers cooperatives.. Discuss how managers can improve relationships between non-member workers and member-employees.. Describe strategies for motivating members and fostering cordial relations..

    • Unit 14: External relations · 2 hours

      Discuss the importance of maintaining good external relations with the general public and government officials.. Explain how producers cooperatives can educate the public about their business and promote transparency.. Describe the powers and responsibilities of government officials in supervising cooperative societies..