Cooperative Board Research Articles

Woningcorporaties en Vastgoedontwikkeling: Fit for Use?

Woningcorporaties en Vastgoedontwikkeling: Fit for Use?

Woningcorporaties en Vastgoedontwikkeling

Woningcorporaties en Vastgoedontwikkeling

Woningcorporaties en Vastgoedontwikkeling: Fit for Use?

Woningcorporaties en Vastgoedontwikkeling: Fit for Use?

Woningcorporaties en Vastgoedontwikkeling: Fit for Use?

Woningcorporaties en Vastgoedontwikkeling: Fit for Use?

The social protection floor and global social governance: Towards policy synergy and cooperation between international organizations

AbstractThis article addresses the influence of the International Labour Organization (ILO) on other international organizations and global agencies which resulted in their endorsement of the Social Protection Floor (SFP) concept. By 2012 the concept had been endorsed by the United Nations in the shape of the UN Chief Executives Board's SPF‐Initiative, the World Bank in its new Social Protection and Labor Strategy and by the G20 at the Cannes Summit. Furthermore the IMF had agreed to work with the ILO to explore the options for creating fiscal space within countries to fund SPFs. Special Rapporteurs for the UN Human Rights Council had also in 2012 called for the setting up of a global fund for social protection to enable poorer countries to develop their floors. By 2012 a new coordinating authority, the Social Protection Inter‐Agency Cooperation Board (SPIAC‐B), had been ushered into existence to facilitate inter‐agency cooperation. This article describes and explains how these developments came about. It asks if the reality of increased global social governance cooperation in the field of social protection is as effective as it seems or whether there are new contradictions, overlapping and competing mandates and policy disagreements at the global level.

Peran BKAD Subosukawonosraten dalam Kerjasama Antar Daerah

Badan Kerjasama Antar Daerah (BKAD) merupakan badan yang mengkoordinasikan kerjasama antardaerah untuk menghindari persaingan ego daerah sekaligus meningkatkan keunggulan kompetitifdalam skala wilayah yang lebih luas. Studi ini mengkaji peran BKAD Subosukawonosraten dalamkerjasama dan koordinasi antar daerah di wilayah kerjanya yang dulunya tergabung dalamKaresidenan Surakarta. Studi ini menganalisis bentuk dan karakteristik lembaga, peran dalampelaksanaan kerjasama, serta aspek-aspek yang mempengaruhi kerjasama. Studi ini dilaksanakandengan pendekatan kualitatif. Studi kasus menggunakan metode wawancara snowballing denganBapak –Ing Ramto sebagai narasumber pertama selaku salah satu inisiator kerjasama. Hasil analisismengindikasikan suatu independensi BKAD karena sifatnya yang non struktural dalam menjalankanperan koordinasi, fasilitasi, dan evaluasi dalam seluruh pelaksanaan kegiatan kerjasama. Namundemikian, studi ini menemukan permasalahan kelembagaan yang berpotensi menghambat peranBKAD, yaitu terkait keberadaan pegawai struktural di dalam BKAD. Temuan tersebut dapat mengarahpada terhambatnya peran BKAD sebagai badan yang berperan sentral dalam kerjasama antar daerahkarena keberadaan pegawai struktural cenderung mengurangi independensinya.Kata kunci: BKAD, Subosukawonosraten, badan induk, keunggulan kompetitif daerah

A Scheme for Excavation Displacement Monitoring Based on Image Processing

Geotechnical monitoring is integral part of each excavation project and usually done with manual manner. This study proposes a new monitoring method, which combines with image processing and wireless communication to break traditional one. The scheme uses image sensors to capture the images of the cooperative boards. The camera system is calibrated by Zhang Zhengyou calibration method beforehand. Digital signal processors in the image acquisition module generate the undistorted version of the images by the calibration results and utilize Harris corner detection algorithm to extract grid corners’ coordinates. Then these coordinates are sent to the data processing center through wireless sensor network. In the data processing center, the computer calculates the real displacement of the target by the extrinsic parameters of the camera. The experiment in this paper proves that the systematic accuracy satisfies the national standard. The system realizes the automatic real-time monitoring to excavation works.

L’influence de l’identité sur la compétence collective lors de prises de décisions stratégiques : le cas de SCOP

La formulation de la strategie d’une entreprise s’appuie sur la competence d’un collectif, forme de l’ensemble des acteurs qui prennent part a la decision. Cependant, prendre des decisions a plusieurs ne va pas de soi : il ne suffit pas de reunir differents individus pour qu’ils deviennent collectivement competents. L’objectif de cet article est de montrer que le contexte identitaire joue un role decisif pour favoriser la mobilisation effective de la competence des collectifs decisionnels. A partir d’une enquete qualitative aupres de 57 dirigeants, experts et membres de conseil d’administration de cooperatives, est mise en evidence une typologie d’identites, qui influence la competence collective lors des processus de prise de decision strategique. Differents moyens, sont, en outre, proposes pour renforcer la capacite a mobiliser une competence collective lors de prises de decisions strategiques, et de mettre en evidence un lien entre competence collective et performance d’entreprise.

Location as a strategic retail decision: the case of the retail cooperative

PurposeThis paper is a case study of a cooperative whose involvement in the retail business was exemplary of a successful cooperative, bold enough to venture into the retail business. Known as the Johor Cooperative Supermarket (JCS), it was established in 1976 with the support of a firm number of cooperative members, totaling 15,000 at its peak. The purpose of this paper is to examine the success story of JCS and the eventual demise of such an outstanding cooperative.Design/methodology/approachUsing the case study method through in‐depth interviews with the board of directors of the cooperative, information was accumulated to conceptualize the story and trace the chronological events relevant to the case.FindingsUnlike other business entities, JCS was established on the foundation of a cooperative that seeks to attain profitable standing for the benefit of its members. Located strategically in the southern tip of Johor Bahru in Malaysia's southern state of Johor, the supermarket attracted a large number of Singaporeans who find the assortment of merchandise and the pricing of the vast array of goods offered by JCS an attractive lure to shop in this cosy and neighbourly supermarket. However, a strategic decision on its location eventually led to the closure of this once supreme supermarket.Originality/valueThe paper traced the history of the supermarket and trailed the strategies which the management took that led to its ultimate demise. This case is also a reflection of the brave move undertaken by the members of the cooperative board to venture into a big retail business that makes it susceptible to the peculiarities and erratic movement of the business environment.

Strategic options associated with cooperative members' equity

PurposeBuilding on the property rights framework, the purpose of this paper is to frame the cooperative business model in terms of strategic options held either by the board or by members. Options that are analyzed include growth and restructuring, dividend allocation, member entry and exit, and member embedded value options.Design/methodology/approachEmpirical estimates of the options' financial value, as well as sensitivity analyses, are presented for a stylized example using historical data and Monte Carlo option‐pricing methods. Attention is paid to the effect of member age, discount rate and business operation size.FindingsResults suggest that the board's growth options can be substantial, while member options generally have small but nontrivial value. Implications for the stability of membership are drawn.Practical implicationsThe financial or economic value of strategic options in agricultural cooperatives can be significant, and decision makers may benefit from accounting for their presence.Originality/valueCooperatives play an important role in agribusiness but have undergone significant changes in the past two decades in terms of organizational and financial structure. This paper contributes to an understanding of the value of control and residual rights associated with the Board and members of cooperatives.

The Responsibilities and Roles for Cooperative Boards of Directors -A Case Study of Agricultural Cooperatives in U.S.-

The Responsibilities and Roles for Cooperative Boards of Directors -A Case Study of Agricultural Cooperatives in U.S.-

Unravelling the human side of the board: the role of motivational and cognitive compatibility in board decision making

This paper unravels the human side of board behaviour by focusing on the way in which the cognitive and motivational compatibility of board members affects cooperative board decision making. On the one hand we examine the cognitive (dis-) similarities of board members that influence board members' ability to cooperate and, on the other, we discuss board members' intrinsically- and/or extrinsically-dominated motivational patterns that determine their willingness to cooperate. We link board members' ability and willingness to cooperate to the board's decision-making process and show that motivational as well as cognitive compatibility are of critical importance for achieving cooperative board decision making.

Kooperation als strategisches Element regionaler Tourismusentwicklung

The article deals with the co-operation of different players in the context of regional touristic development processes. Initially the meaning of touristic co-operation is presented, differentiated according to advantages, task areas and obstacles. In the further course the text considers the issue of the success factors of touristic co-operation while the assignment of tasks, the constitution of the co-operative boards, the partners and the self-monitoring in the process are highlighted. Finally — after a brief digression to the field of sustainable tourism — the text gives a set of conclusions how to realize touristic co-operation in practice.

Board and Cooperative Leadership That Invites Investment

The purchase of distressed loans to corporations at discounted rates provides a well-known opportunity to many investors. But lenders often shy away from similar opportunities in cooperatives because of weaknesses built into the different governance structure. Through policy changes and diligent efforts in education and communication, cooperative boards can overcome their disadvantages, become attractive to investors, and set positive leadership examples to their corporate counterparts. Drawing on the recent successful turnaround of Southern States Cooperative, which was led by the author, this article discusses what investors should look for in co-ops and what co-ops should strive for in restructuring their governance culture. <b>TOPICS:</b>Private equity, performance measurement, portfolio construction, analysis of individual factors/risk premia

Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Challenge to eCAM

Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Challenge to eCAM

Accountability in Agricultural Co-Operatives: Issues for Governing Boards

This paper reviews the literature on agricultural co-operatives and corporate governance to highlight some of the unique accountability problems faced by the governing boards of directors of producer-controlled agricultural co-operatives. Agricultural co-operative objectives and the problems of heterogeneity of cooperative membership highlighting the issues concerning to whom the co-operative board of directors is accountable and for what emerge. This literature illustrates various accountability mechanisms, to allow monitoring, evaluation and control made between the “normal” investor-owned firm with freely tradable shares and those of the producer-controlled agricultural co-operative. The relevant corporate governance and co-operative literature thus articulates the need for co-operatives and some of the reasons for cooperation among agricultural producers. The special nature of the co-operative enterprise and the new generation co-operative features in the literature, and their relationship with accountability issues is evaluated.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT MODEL FOR SOUTH AFRICAN AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVES / DIE ONTWIKKELING VAN 'N STRATEGIESE BESTUURSMODEL VIR SUID-AFRIKAANSE LANDBOUKOÖPERASIES

A freer and less regulated market for agriculture is envisaged for the nineties while agricultural cooperatives will not receive the same degree of protection and financial aid from the government as in the past. Surviving this changed situation will require a greater degree of strategic decision-making ability from cooperative managements and boards of directors. This article firstly describes the strategic management paradigm and secondly proposes a strategic management model which takes account of the changing environment and the unique nature of cooperatives.

PART A: 5th American Caribou Workshop, 19-21 March 1991, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada.

The 5th American Caribou Workshop was arranged at Yellowkife 1991 with 67 participants. The workshop addressed the issue of how ecological theory can be applied to practical caribou management problems. In addition to that theme, we also chose to highlight cooperative caribou management boards and the conservation and management of woodland caribou. The proceedings was publihed in two parts, part A and part B.

PART B: 5th American Caribou Workshop, 19-21 March 1991, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada.

The 5th American Caribou Workshop was arranged at Yellowkife 1991 with 67 participants. The workshop addressed the issue of how ecological theory can be applied to practical caribou management problems. In addition to that theme, we also chose to highlight cooperative caribou management boards and the conservation and management of woodland caribou. The proceedings was publihed in two parts, part A and part B.

Forensic Engineering Analysis By Plausible Inference - Case in Point: A Building Failure

A first floor resident of a seven-story multiple dwelling building complex, seated at his kitchen table, glanced out of the adjacent window at the moment the landscaped courtyard collapsed in a cloud of dust and escaping steam. It was early twilight on Christmas day. On its 1 I PM news broadcast, the local television network affiliate aired the story along with a press conference with a municipal building official. On the evening of the following day, the president of the Cooperative Board of Directors requested the writer to conduct a forensic engineering investigation to determine the cause of the collapse. At approximately the same time, the sponsor of the cooperative, acting independently, engaged a contractor to shore the surviving structure and to remove the debris from the collapse site.