This paper shows how the Mondragón Corporación Cooperativa (MCC) group has managed to reconcile cooperative goals, the relationship with the local community and the necessary requirements of efficiency and competitiveness by adopting a peculiar organizational structure, in which cooperatives are grouped into sectoral divisions and coordinated by central bodies composed of the members themselves. Read More
The ending of one century and the beginning of another is a ritualistic time for “taking stock”; a time for understanding what has changed and what has largely remained the same; a time to measure what has been accomplished, what has been lost. That is as true for movements as it is for institutions and countries. Read More
This paper provides an outline of both the competitive advantages and challenges currently faced by Italian cooperative credit banks. This paper suggests that a better understanding of their specifics highlights their contribution to sound cooperation in economics. Read More
The main objective of this research is to conduct a study on cooperative management in Trentino, analyzing the characteristics, training, and experience of administrators and managers, while also evaluating governance mechanisms and comparing competencies among key figures within cooperatives. Read More
Starting from the assumption that the performance of the ANPs depends on the perception that the various stakeholders have regarding the achievement of the mission, this paper analyzes the case of the Volunteer Service Centers (CSV). The paper presents the results of an action research developed with 61 Italian CSVs. Read More