Development Of Cooperative Relations Research Articles

CLUSTER AS A MEANS OF INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF GRAIN CROP GROWING IN UKRAINE

Introduction. Natural and climatic conditions and factors of production intensity are important in increasing the efficiency of growing cereal crops. In order to provide the population of the country and its regions with food on a scientifically sound basis based on the deepening of specialization, concentration and interregional exchange of agricultural products, raw materials and food, it is necessary to take into account the existing regional division of labor in agricultural production and the placement of production of certain types of products by using the natural potential of agriculture, the ratio volumes of production and consumption, which depend on the volumes of commodity resources for export or the need for their import. Methods. The following methods and techniques were used to implement the tasks: monographic – for a comprehensive study of the current state of agricultural production, assessment of the organizational and economic conditions of grain crop production by agricultural enterprises and determination of factors affecting the efficiency of activities; selective – for a detailed survey of agricultural commodity producers in the production of cereal crops; comparison – to compare economic phenomena in different time periods in order to identify a cause-and-effect relationship; abstract and logical, calculation-constructive and optimization - when substantiating directions of production specialization in agricultural enterprises. Results. It has been proven that the following are the priority areas of the grain production cluster development strategy: increasing the efficiency of infrastructure organizations based on a higher level of investment attractiveness of the region; stimulation of innovative activity in the cluster; intensification of work on the development of cooperative relations in the cluster, which is based on the formation of special programs to strengthen relationships between its participants; development and implementation of measures to activate missing functions in the grain sub-complex. Discussion. The development of grain production clusters in the future will ensure the formation of specialized zones for the cultivation and processing of grains of grain crops, which will ensure the improvement of their efficiency and the satisfaction of the internal needs of the population of Ukraine. A promising direction of further research is solving the problem of increasing efficiency by introducing innovative products into the technological process of production and processing of grain crops within the territorial specialized cluster in order to create added value in the conditions of the export-oriented post-war economy of Ukraine. Key words: specialization, concentration, cluster, specialized zones, cultures.

ДЕКОМПОЗИТНИЙ АНАЛІЗ КООПЕРАЦІЇ ЯК ФАКТОРА ЕКОНОМІЧНОЇ ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЇ ТЕРИТОРІАЛЬНИХ ГРОМАД

The current economic situation poses new and more complex challenges to the country's economy. Local self-government plays an important role in strengthening statehood and its defense capabilities. The chosen strategy of European integration requires Ukraine to carry out reforms and gradually enter a highly competitive environment, and this is impossible without finding new tools to ensure sustainable local development. The development of cooperative relations might become an effective tool in becoming competitive territorial communities. The purpose of this study is to theoretically substantiate and build a conceptual model of cooperation in the territorial community, which involves the effective formation of cooperation at all subjective levels of the economy of the territorial community (local governments; villages, towns, and cities, businesses) and establishing a system interaction between them, which will intensify the processes of economic development of the territorial community by optimizing the potential internal resources. A comprehensive approach to the formation of the concept of cooperative relationships at different subject levels of the territorial community is proposed. It is represented as a two-level conceptual model of cooperation relations of the territorial community, which contains cooperation both at inter-municipal and intra-municipal levels. The scientific novelty of our approach is to take into account the impact on economic growth and sustainable development of the factor of cooperation not only in the form of inter-municipal and international cooperation but also cooperation at the enterprise level in the form of cooperatives. In addition, we have taken into account the processes of cooperation between rural and urban communities during the voluntary association of territorial communities.

Strategic Region of Southeast Asia: The Formation of a Security Architecture

The present study is aimed at studying the experience of forming a regional security architecture on the example of Southeast Asia.Aim. Study and generalization of the historical experience of the formation of the security architecture in Southeast Asia and its current state, participation in a scientific discussion on the problems of the Eurasian space.Tasks. To carry out an express analysis of the fundamental decisions of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (hereinafter — ASEAN, the Association) on security issues, their effectiveness in regional political practice; to identify the main problems of the process of forming a regional security system and the impact of global instability, contradictory bilateral relations between the states of the region; to determine the reasons for the eclecticism of its current state, as well as different approaches to assessing the results of ASEAN’s activities over the entire period of its existence, caused by the lag in making operational decisions on security in the conditions of real modern socio-political and economic processes; to identify the main mechanisms and tools of the Southeast regional security architecture from the East Asian Summit to the Committees ASEAN by areas of activity, from Joint Statements to Programs, including the ASEAN Regional Security Architecture Program, and Action Plans.Methodology. Using historical, comparative and structural-functional methods based on the main content of the documents of the ASEAN Regional Forum, the East Asian Summit, the Russia-ASEAN dialogue program, as well as research models of Russian and foreign scientists and experts, existing problems were identified, the process of forming a regional security system, and the need to study the experience of ASEAN was justified.Results. The study showed the general and special features of the process of formation of the regional security system of Southeast Asia and regional security architectures in Central Asia and Europe. It is confirmed that the current global uncertainty and instability contribute to the formation of a trend towards regional coalitions and the strengthening of regional security architectures. The multidirectional positions of the members of the Association on issues of national and regional security have been revealed. ASEAN uses the experience of other regional coalitions, primarily NATO, in shaping the security architecture. There are problems in the efficiency of decision-making and this has both negative and positive consequences.Conclusions. In contrast to the established Euro-Atlantic security architecture, which excludes a significant part of Europe in the form of the European part of the Russian Federation, the Eurasian strategic space is currently in the process of forming a security system, which includes only certain groups of states. The research is mainly aimed at studying approaches to the content and forms of cooperation between these countries in security issues. Modern global processes negatively affect all levels of security and actualize the problem of strengthening it at the regional level. Even in the difficult conditions of Southeast Asia, ASEAN manages to partially minimize the consequences of challenges, threats and security risks. In the south-eastern strategic region, the problems of protracted conflicts, significant differences in the economic and political development of the member States of the Association still remain unresolved, and this negatively affects the achievement of unity and the development of cooperation relations between the countries of the region, as well as the stabilization of the regional situation. The existing problems in the efficiency of decision-making at the regional level have both negative and positive consequences. They are currently balanced. Participation in the work of various international institutions is of great political importance, and has an impact on the status of subjects of the global or regional political process. Participation in the dialogue programs of the ASEAN of Russia is justified and contributes to the continuation of contacts with the countries of Southeast Asia. The experience of the long-term existence of the regional coalition can be used in other regions of Eurasia.

The development of consumer cooperation in the Republic of Tatarstan and ways to improve its competitiveness

Subject. This article discusses the spatial development of the Republic of Tatarstan and improving the competitiveness of the Republic's agricultural cooperative enterprises. Objectives. The article aims to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the theoretical and practical aspects of the formation of competitive advantages of agricultural enterprises on the basis of the development of cooperative relations. Methods. For the study, we used the methods of analysis, generalization, and data structuring. Results. The article offers certain methods and tools to improve the competitiveness of agricultural consumer cooperation enterprises. Conclusions. It is advisable for each particular enterprise of the consumer cooperation system of the Republic of Tatarstan to conduct an analysis of its financial and economic activities and, based on the analysis results, develop measures to improve the competitive ability.

Актуализация классификации, типологизации и методологии оценки эффективности функционирования ЛПХ

The article provides an updated classification and typology of personal subsidiary plots, from the standpoint of functioning efficiency. The authors have developed an economic and psychological characteristics and given, based on their own research, an assessment of the effectiveness of types of personal subsidiary plots. The system of criteria and indicators for assessing the effectiveness of the functioning of personal subsidiary farms, taking into account the characteristics of the organizational structure, within the framework of the available research method, has been determined, consists of the following indicators: the share of private household plots in the total volume of agricultural production by all categories of farms; costs of household plots for the production of livestock products; costs of household plots for the production of crop products; profitability. The authors identified the directions for increasing their efficiency based on solving existing problems: the development of cooperative relations between private household plots and the existing forms of cooperative cooperation represented by consumer societies and agricultural consumer cooperatives; stimulating the use of small-scale mechanization devices in private household plots; digitalization of production, economics and management of private household plots and their associations; development of institutional conditions for the functioning of economic and organizational forms of organizing personal subsidiary plots: gardening, peasant (farm) economy, individual entrepreneurship, etc.

Development of cooperative relations in pig breeding of Krasnodar region

Development of cooperative relations in pig breeding of Krasnodar region

Cooperation and Development between China and East Africa

Under the influence of globalization, the friendly and cooperative relations between China and East African countries have developed rapidly and comprehensively, from the political exchanges of high-level leaders to the all-round close exchanges of the party, government, military, culture, and business, as well as the close cooperation between the two sides in economic and trade. Both indicate that China and East Africa have very close cooperative and development relations; the main reasons for the development of the cooperative relations between the two sides are due to the mutual needs of the two sides, the political situation of these African countries is basically stable, and the Chinese government has strengthened its African policy. Among them, the development of cooperation between China and Somalia can fully illustrate the tremendous efforts made by China and East African countries in bilateral cooperation. As the least developed region in East Africa and the continuous war, China and Somalia have overcome difficulties together. With the efforts of both sides, the continuous development of cooperative relations is promoted. At present, the development of bilateral relations between China and East Africa is satisfactory. There are still some problems in economic and trade cooperation. This article explains and proposes corresponding countermeasures.

The Potential of Labour−Management Partnership: A Longitudinal Case Analysis

AbstractIssues of labour−management cooperation have long attracted the attention of management researchers, practitioners and policymakers. In Britain, the most recent wave of interest has been under the rubric of labour−management partnership, normally concerning the development of cooperative relations between unions and employers. A recurring theme is that cooperative relations can be difficult to develop and sustain, especially in liberal market economies. This paper advances the debate by examining the dynamics of labour−management partnership within the context of a British financial services organization over a 25‐year period. Drawing upon empirical case study data collected between 1990 and 2014, we assess the dynamics of the relationship between a building society and the recognized staff union. We confirm the possibility of sustaining collaborative relationships associated with a mutual gains agenda within a liberal market economy as well as the fragility of such arrangements. While we acknowledge that sustaining cooperative regimes can be difficult, we also caution against the tendency towards institutional determinism and underplaying of agency in many of the partnership critiques. Given the lack of a credible alternative, we conclude that labour−management partnership remains an important public policy goal and should not be dismissed as a chimera.

Public participation for bulk water charge: Paraíba River Basin Committee (Brazil) and Alentejo Hydrographic Region Council (Portugal) cases study

ABSTRACT This paper proposes to assess the knowledge and dynamics of Committees/Councils in the discussions and deliberations on the raw water charges in Brazil and in Portugal. The comparison is limited to the evaluation of a Committee and Council and not necessarily reflect the operation of other CBHs, in Brazil, or Councils, in Portugal. It was analyzed the minutes of the meetings of the Paraíba River Basin Committee (CBH-PB) and the Alentejo River Basin Council Region (CRH-Alentejo) as well as interviews with members of the two collective bodies. For the Brazilian case, it appears that CBH-PB members discussed and deliberated on the values and mechanisms for raw water charges. In Portugal, the definition of values and the way of application of the raw water charge (TRH) was held at the central level, without the CRH-Alentejo having the opportunity to argue, not fulfilling its role as a consultative body water management. Water Resources Policies have to gain strength by promoting public participation through discussion formats and being able to engage key stakeholders as well as creating conditions for the development of cooperative relations.

Dramaturgical awareness of consultants through the rhetoric and rituals of cooperation

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to examine how rhetoric of cooperation is expressed and constructed during rituals of consultation and how this rhetoric is integrated into the consultant’s dramaturgical awareness that incorporates both impression management and the expression of self.Design/methodology/approach– This paper uses a discursive approach and semi-structured interviews with directors and consultants working in the healthcare sector, a sector that routinely employs consultants to accompany directors in organizational change management. Rhetoric is constructed around four narrative lines that also constitute the four ritualized phases of the consulting process.Findings– The mantra of “respect rituals of passage and avoid breaking frames” is an integral part of the consultant’s dramaturgical awareness throughout the process, so as not to infringe upon the order of the interaction established with the directors. Moreover, the development of cooperative relations with other members of the organization is based largely on a rather vast repertoire of action resources that the consultant will have to deploy to face four areas of uncertainty in the rites of interaction; namely, anticipation, interpretation, delegation and adherence. Furthermore, this cooperation is far from definitively acquired and must be reflected upon along the way to maintain control over the definition of the situation. This study expands upon the interrelations between the strategic actor and the reflective practitioner in a consultant’s dramaturgical awareness.Practical implications– Practical implications are highlighted using the notion of reflective contract (Schön, 1983) for managers as clients, the transcendental precepts of authenticity put forward by Coghland (2008) for consultants as practitioners, and progressive forms of critical theory performativity as suggested by Spiceret al.(2009) and Wickert and Schaefer (2015) for researchers.Originality/value– The concept underlying this study is dramaturgical awareness. It is a concept but sparingly explored in the literature, yet nonetheless present among advocates who promote organizational dramaturgy based on the work of Goffman. This concept is linked to Crozier and Friedberg’s theory of the strategic actor and Schön’s theory of the reflective practitioner.

Industry Research under Automated Control

The development of regional economy, is inseparable from China's Higher Vocational Colleges and scientific and technological research and industry cooperation, through the effective cooperation of higher vocational colleges, educational mode reform, the use of advanced science and technology research industry, somewhat, promote the coordination between the development of cooperation relations, to strengthen the teaching reform process. This article is from the higher vocational colleges and scientific and technological research and industry of oil economy cooperation of in-depth research and analysis, at the same time, based on the regional economic cooperation in higher vocational colleges and scientific and technological research and industry innovation mode, talents training of in-depth analysis.

Governing Decentralized Production: Institutions, Public Policy, and the Prospects for Inter-firm Collaboration in US Manufacturing

Much of the literature on the changing face of US manufacturing acknowledges that successful governance of decentralized production is vital to its future but questions whether in practice firms will engage in the collaborative relationships envisaged by optimistic theorists of a "new production paradigm". Our interview-based field research on large and small metalworking firms in the US upper Midwest shows that although large manufacturers are actively seeking to improve collaboration by sharing strategic information and engaging in joint design, pervasive organizational dysfunctions create systemic barriers to the fuller development of cooperative relations with suppliers. But these barriers do not appear insurmountable. The example of a Wisconsin policy experiment is used to demonstrate the viability of institutional solutions that can help resolve inter- and intra-organizational blockages, while encouraging manufacturing firms to follow through on the collaborative strategies they officially espouse.