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This open access edited book brings together a number of theories
under the umbrella of humanistic governance to develop a persuasive
alternative perspective on governance, particularly for democratic
organisations such as co-operatives. It examines how we can move
beyond a profit-first approach to governance, into a framework that
prioritises human dignity in all aspects of an operation. This book
also discusses key issues for different types of cooperatives and
how these might be addressed. And, finally, it addresses how
cooperatives can better cope with dynamic change processes. This
book will be of interest for academics working in the areas of
stakeholder governance, social solidarity economy, ethical
management and co-operatives.
As the world of work and jobs is more uncertain than ever because
of various trends impacting it, including the rise of robotics and
the gig economy, Cooperatives and the World of Work furthers the
debate on the future of work, sustainable development, and the
social and solidarity economy of which cooperatives are a
fundamental component. Throughout the book, the authors, who are
experts in their respective fields, do not limit themselves to
praising the advantages of the cooperative model. Rather, they
challenge the narrow understanding of cooperatives as a mere
business model and raise debate on the more fundamental role that
cooperatives play in responding to social changes and in changing
society itself. The book is unique in tracing the historical
connection between cooperatives and the world of work since the end
of the First World War and the recent shifts and restructuring in
enterprise and the workplace. It presents a redefinition of the
very concept of work, focusing on organizational innovation. This
book is published in recognition of 100 years of the International
Labour Organization, and gathers together research from leading
experts who were brought together at an event co-hosted by the
International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) and the International
Labour Organization (ILO).
As the world of work and jobs is more uncertain than ever because
of various trends impacting it, including the rise of robotics and
the gig economy, Cooperatives and the World of Work furthers the
debate on the future of work, sustainable development, and the
social and solidarity economy of which cooperatives are a
fundamental component. Throughout the book, the authors, who are
experts in their respective fields, do not limit themselves to
praising the advantages of the cooperative model. Rather, they
challenge the narrow understanding of cooperatives as a mere
business model and raise debate on the more fundamental role that
cooperatives play in responding to social changes and in changing
society itself. The book is unique in tracing the historical
connection between cooperatives and the world of work since the end
of the First World War and the recent shifts and restructuring in
enterprise and the workplace. It presents a redefinition of the
very concept of work, focusing on organizational innovation. This
book is published in recognition of 100 years of the International
Labour Organization, and gathers together research from leading
experts who were brought together at an event co-hosted by the
International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) and the International
Labour Organization (ILO).
Co-operativism and Local Development in Cuba brings together a
series of pathbreaking essays that examine the role of
co-operativism, and the new co-operatives, in the democratic
transformation of Cuba and the government's plan to update the
model in the current context. The contributors are well-known
specialists on Cuba, co-operativism, and local development. With a
shared concern for how an increased focus on co-operativism and
local development can contribute to the updating of the Cuban model
and the advance of socialism, the contributors have placed their
analysis in the broader context of the international co-operative
movement and the ongoing capitalist development process in Latin
America. Contributors include: Milford Bateman, Al Campbell, Grizel
Donestevez Sanchez, Cliff DuRand, Olga Fernandez Rios, Julio C.
Gambina, Camila Pineiro Harnecker, Sonja Novkovic, Dayrelis Ojeda
Suris, Gabriela Roffinelli, Frederick. S. Royce, Dean Sinkovic,
Henry Veltmeyer, Marcelo Vieta.
This open access edited book brings together a number of theories
under the umbrella of humanistic governance to develop a persuasive
alternative perspective on governance, particularly for democratic
organisations such as co-operatives. It examines how we can move
beyond a profit-first approach to governance, into a framework that
prioritises human dignity in all aspects of an operation. This book
also discusses key issues for different types of cooperatives and
how these might be addressed. And, finally, it addresses how
cooperatives can better cope with dynamic change processes. This
book will be of interest for academics working in the areas of
stakeholder governance, social solidarity economy, ethical
management and co-operatives.
A number of competing views are swirling around the literature
concerning the impact of globalization on the ability of
cooperatives to survive. This 10th volume of the Advances in the
Economic Analysis of Participatory & Labor-Managed Firms series
wants to understand some of these elements in the evolution of
cooperatives in a world where globalization seems to be the driving
force behind innovative forms of organization. In keeping with the
main focus of the economics literature, the volume is focused on
worker and producer cooperatives. This issue contains eleven papers
and is organized into three parts: the first part collects
empirical studies on producers cooperatives in Israel, Italy, Spain
and Canada. The second part focuses on theoretical advances in the
literature on cooperatives with the objective of understanding the
conditions that explain co-ops longevity. Finally the third part
documents the expansion into the global markets of the Mondragn
Cooperative Corporation.
*Contains original research on cooperatives.
*Focuses on the impact of globalization on the cooperatives
performance and survival.
*Contains a mix of empirical and theoretical research.
For the past three decades, neoclassical doctrine has dominated
economic theory and policy. The balance of power has shifted to
protect private interests, resulting in unprecedented damage to the
environment and society, with no solution in sight as more
austerity and less government continues to be posited as the answer
to the oncoming waves of crisis. It doesn't have to be this way.
Featuring a remarkable roster of internationally renowned critical
thinkers, Co-operatives in a Post-Growth Era presents a feasible
alternative for a more environmentally sustainable and equitable
economic system - specifically, the co-operative business model.
With more than 100 million people working in co-operatives and more
than a billion members around the world, the time has never been
better for co-operatives everywhere to recognise their potential to
change the economic landscape. An essential book for students,
policymakers and concerned citizens looking for a practical way to
change the current stagnant economic paradigm.
For the past three decades, neoclassical doctrine has dominated
economic theory and policy. The balance of power has shifted to
protect private interests, resulting in unprecedented damage to the
environment and society, with no solution in sight as more
austerity and less government continues to be posited as the answer
to the oncoming waves of crisis. It doesn't have to be this way.
Featuring a remarkable roster of internationally renowned critical
thinkers, Co-operatives in a Post-Growth Era presents a feasible
alternative for a more environmentally sustainable and equitable
economic system - specifically, the co-operative business model.
With more than 100 million people working in co-operatives and more
than a billion members around the world, the time has never been
better for co-operatives everywhere to recognise their potential to
change the economic landscape. An essential book for students,
policymakers and concerned citizens looking for a practical way to
change the current stagnant economic paradigm.
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