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CRD320Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Co-Operatives Management & Organization

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of cooperative management and organization. It explores the nature of groups, psychological and social forces within them, and their relevance to cooperative administration. The course covers cooperative management principles, business comparisons, democratic structures, decision-making techniques, operational efficiency, training methods, and international cooperation. Students will gain insights into cooperative legislation and principles, equipping them for effective cooperative management.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Cooperative ManagementCooperative PrinciplesDemocratic ControlDecision MakingTraining Techniques

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Cooperative Management Principles

2

Cooperative Business Models

3

Cooperative Democracy

4

Decision-Making Techniques

5

Operational Efficiency

6

Cooperative Training and Education

7

International Cooperative Standards

Total Topics7 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Cooperative Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Cooperative Development Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Credit Union Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Agricultural Cooperative Specialist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Community Development Coordinator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

AgricultureFinanceRetailHousingCommunity Development

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Cooperative Management

2h

Unit 1: Cooperative Management

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to cooperative management.
  • •Understand the definitions by Watzlawick and E.V. Mendoza.
  • •Identify the features of cooperative management.
Week
2

Module 1: Cooperative Management

2h

Unit 1: Cooperative Management

2 study hours
  • •Explain the objectives of cooperative management.
  • •Discuss the importance of operational efficiency and member satisfaction.
  • •Understand the system concept of management.
Week
3

Module 1: Cooperative Management

2h

Unit 2: Cooperative Business Compared With Investor Owned Business

2 study hours
  • •Understand the relevance of cooperative management.
  • •Compare cooperative movement with modern management.
  • •Identify the factors that created a chasm between the two.
Week
4

Module 1: Cooperative Management

2h

Unit 2: Cooperative Business Compared With Investor Owned Business

2 study hours
  • •Explain the uniqueness of cooperative management.
  • •Discuss the normative character and complex aims system.
  • •Understand the superior value structure.
Week
5

Module 1: Cooperative Management

2h

Unit 3: Cooperative Democracy: Structure of Cooperative Democracy

2 study hours
  • •Understand the distinct economic process and democratic control.
  • •Explain the harmony with macro-policy of state.
Week
6

Module 1: Cooperative Management

2h

Unit 3: Cooperative Democracy: Structure of Cooperative Democracy

2 study hours
  • •Explain cooperative democracy.
  • •Understand the structure of cooperative democracy.
  • •Discuss the management structure of cooperatives.
Week
7

Module 1: Cooperative Management

2h

Unit 4: Measures to Make Democratic Control Effective

2 study hours
  • •Explain local sub-regional members meetings.
  • •Discuss the local advisory committee in the sub-region.
  • •Understand the election of board members.
Week
8

Module 1: Cooperative Management

2h

Unit 4: Measures to Make Democratic Control Effective

2 study hours
  • •Identify and differentiate sub-committee and control committees.
  • •Discuss member education and monthly reports.
Week
9

Module 1: Cooperative Management

2h

Unit 5: Board – Executive Relationship

2 study hours
  • •Describe the Board of Directors and their functions.
  • •Explain the setting up of organizational goals.
  • •Discuss the establishing policies and programmes.
Week
10

Module 1: Cooperative Management

2h

Unit 5: Board – Executive Relationship

2 study hours
  • •Describe executing policies.
  • •Explain employing personnel and delegating powers.
  • •Discuss furnishing information to the board.
Week
11

Module 2: Decision Making in Cooperatives

6h

Unit 1: Job Description of a Member

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the role of a member.
  • •Describe the job description of a director, the president, and the general manager.

Unit 2: Decision Making in Cooperatives: Concept, Kinds, Process and Techniques

3 study hours
  • •Discuss management of cooperative organization decision-making.
  • •Explain the process of decision making.
Week
12

Module 2: Decision Making in Cooperatives

6h

Unit 3: Techniques of Decision Making

3 study hours
  • •Explain Operation Research and Linear Programming.
  • •Describe Risk Analysis and Decision Tree.
  • •Discuss Cost Benefit Analysis.

Unit 4: The Operational Efficiency of Cooperatives, Performance Appraisal Concept

3 study hours
  • •Explain dimensions of operational efficiency.
  • •Discuss criteria for measuring operational efficiency of cooperatives.
  • •List the measurement parameters of operational efficiency.
Week
13

Module 2: Decision Making in Cooperatives

6h

Unit 5: Performance Appraisal and Key Result Areas in Cooperatives

6 study hours
  • •Discuss performance and results in cooperatives.
  • •Explain the method of appraisal and personality appraisal.
  • •Describe appraisal of cooperatives.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key concepts and definitions.

2

Practice applying decision-making techniques to real-world cooperative scenarios.

3

Review the cooperative principles and international standards, understanding their practical implications.

4

Focus on understanding the differences between cooperative and investor-owned businesses.

5

Prepare case studies illustrating the application of cooperative management principles.

6

Practice past examination questions to familiarize yourself with the exam format and question types.

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