The 'managed' co-operative : a case study into the social and economic benefits of participating in rural co-operatives in KwaZulu-Natal.
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1999
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Abstract
The primary goal of development is to alleviate poverty, and thus improve people's
lives. Co-operatives around the world are becoming used more regularly as a vehicle
for such development. However, as a result of economic pressures, co-operatives
have changed over the years, reflecting a more business-like approach in order to
compete in a competitive market. As a result certain types of co-operatives come
under the banner of 'new wave' co-operatives. This dissertation examines two such
co-operatives and analyses what social and economic benefits accrue to individuals as
a result of participating in rural co-operatives. It also reflects upon the 'managed'
status of the co-operative and its implication for members.
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Thesis (M.Soc.Sc.)-University of Natal, Durban, 1999.
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Cooperative societies--KwaZulu-Natal., Producer cooperatives--KwaZulu-Natal., Employee ownership--KwaZulu-Natal., Rural development--KwaZulu-Natal., Theses--Development studies.