Journal of Co-operative Organization and Management
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the Dynamics of Co-operative Excellence
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Cooperative Governance and Management:
Research on governance structures and management practices within cooperatives, exploring how these influence decision-making, member engagement, and overall organizational effectiveness. - Socio-Economic Impact of Cooperatives:
Investigating the role of cooperatives in economic development, social capital formation, and community resilience, particularly in the context of local and global challenges. - Innovative Cooperative Models:
Exploring new cooperative business models and frameworks that address contemporary issues such as sustainability, digital transformation, and market competition. - Member Engagement and Identity:
Studying the dynamics of member participation, cooperative identity, and the implications of member-driven governance on cooperative performance. - Sector-Specific Studies:
Focusing on particular sectors such as agriculture, finance, and consumer goods, analyzing how cooperative principles are applied and adapted in diverse contexts.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Transformation in Cooperatives:
There is an increasing focus on how cooperatives adapt to digital platforms and technologies, illustrating their response to market changes and the gig economy. - Sustainability and Environmental Impact:
Research is trending towards the role of cooperatives in promoting sustainability and addressing environmental challenges, with a particular emphasis on agricultural cooperatives managing natural resources. - Cooperative Resilience and Crisis Management:
Emerging studies are exploring the resilience of cooperatives in the face of crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting their adaptive strategies and community support roles. - Innovative Financing and Economic Models:
An increase in research on innovative financing strategies and economic models that cooperatives can adopt to enhance their competitiveness and sustainability. - Networking and Collaboration among Cooperatives:
There is a growing interest in the benefits of networking and collaboration among cooperatives, focusing on how inter-organizational relationships can enhance performance and resource sharing.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Agricultural Cooperatives:
Research on traditional agricultural cooperatives seems to be waning, possibly due to a shift towards exploring more innovative models and the impacts of technology on farming practices. - Historical Studies of Cooperatives:
There has been a noticeable decrease in papers focusing solely on the historical development of cooperatives, as contemporary issues and future-oriented research gain more traction. - Generalized Cooperative Principles:
The exploration of generic cooperative principles without specific application or context is declining, with a growing preference for applied research that addresses specific challenges faced by cooperatives today.
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