Transformation of Cooperative Organizational Systems in the Digital Era: Challenges, Opportunities and Impact on Management Effectiveness
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Cooperatives, Cooperative Economics, Cooperative Management.Abstract
Cooperatives are economic institutions that have a strategic and important role in improving the welfare of their members and are able to support economic equality. In an increasingly complex and dynamic economic development, cooperatives are required to be able to adapt, so they remain relevant and have high competitiveness. This study aims to analyze the economic role of cooperatives and identify the problems faced in their management. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive approach. Data collection was conducted through literature and documentation studies related to the cooperative economy. The analysis results indicate that cooperatives have a real contribution to strengthening the economy of members through the principles of togetherness, participation, and economic democracy. However, various external and internal problems remain, including weak managerial quality, low Human Resources (HR) competency, and the suboptimal implementation of support systems in cooperative business management. These conditions affect the effectiveness of cooperative performance and the sustainability of its business. Therefore, efforts are needed to strengthen governance, increase management capacity, and adjust cooperative development strategies to be able to contribute optimally to sustainable economic development.
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