Manajemen Usaha Kecil dan Koperasi (11)

Summary

In this lecture on Cooperative Management, the professor discusses the fundamental principles of cooperatives, as defined in Indonesian Law No. 25/1992, focusing on their collective nature, mutual assistance, and service to members. Students are assigned two tasks: defining and explaining ownership, service, and market relationships within cooperatives, and describing the comparative advantage of cooperatives with examples. The professor also highlights common challenges faced by cooperatives, such as misaligned goals, decision-making issues, and member benefit discrepancies. Students must complete their tasks with detailed definitions, descriptions, and examples to be eligible for the final exam.

Takeaways

• 😀 The course is focused on Small Business Management and Cooperatives, with the 11th session discussing the comparative analysis of cooperatives.
• 😀 The importance of attending the last two sessions of the course is emphasized for eligibility to take the final exam. Missing more than two sessions may result in additional assignments or being excluded from the exam.
• 😀 Cooperatives, according to Indonesian Law No. 25/1992, are defined as economic bodies owned by individuals or legal entities, based on cooperative principles and aimed at improving people's economic welfare.
• 😀 Four key characteristics of cooperatives: 1) Members share at least one common interest. 2) Members are motivated to work together to meet economic needs. 3) The cooperative is managed collectively. 4) The cooperative serves its members.
• 😀 The lecturer assigns two tasks: 1) Define and describe three relationships in cooperatives: ownership, service, and market. 2) Define and describe the comparative advantages of cooperatives, including providing examples for each.
• 😀 The first task involves a deep exploration of ownership, service, and market relationships in cooperatives, with examples to illustrate each.
• 😀 The second task requires defining and providing examples of the comparative advantages of cooperatives, with detailed descriptions and explanations.
• 😀 Incomplete answers (lacking definition, description, and example) for the tasks will not be accepted, and students will be considered as not attending the course.
• 😀 Common issues faced by cooperatives include: 1) Misalignment between the cooperative's function and member expectations. 2) Difficulty understanding and managing the organizational structure and decision-making process.
• 😀 Additional issues for cooperatives: 1) Members may have differing views on the cooperative's goals, which can be too broad or too narrow. 2) Managers may be responsive to higher authority but not to member input, which hampers cooperative development. 3) Lack of differentiation between member and non-member benefits, such as equal prices in cooperatives offering services to both groups.

Q & A

What is the legal definition of a cooperative according to Indonesian Law No. 25 of 1992?

A cooperative is defined as a business entity consisting of individuals or legal entities, whose activities are based on cooperative principles and aim to promote economic movement for the welfare of its members based on mutual assistance.

What are the four main characteristics of a cooperative as outlined in the lecture?

The four characteristics are: 1) A group of people with at least one common interest, 2) Motivation to organize collectively to meet economic needs, 3) A business entity managed collectively, and 4) The cooperative's primary purpose is to provide services to its members.

Why is attendance crucial for students in this course according to the lecturer?

Attendance is crucial because students must participate in the last two sessions to be eligible for the final exam. Missing more than two sessions may disqualify them from taking the exam.

What are the two main tasks assigned to students in this lecture?

The two tasks are: 1) Define and explain the three types of relationships in cooperatives (ownership, service, and market relationships) with examples. 2) Define and describe the concept of comparative advantage in cooperatives, with examples.

What is expected of students in completing Task 1 regarding cooperative relationships?

Students are expected to define and explain three types of relationships in cooperatives—ownership, service, and market—and provide detailed examples for each.

What specific aspects must students include in their submissions for Task 2?

For Task 2, students must define, describe, and provide examples of the comparative advantage of cooperatives. The answer must be comprehensive, covering all three aspects: definition, description, and examples.

What is a major challenge that cooperatives face regarding their goals and functions?

A major challenge is that the functions and goals of a cooperative may not align with the expectations of its members, leading to dissatisfaction and confusion within the organization.

How does the complexity of the organizational structure affect cooperatives?

The complexity of a cooperative’s organizational structure and decision-making process can make it difficult for members to understand and control, which may lead to inefficiencies or lack of member engagement.

Why is goal ambiguity considered a problem in cooperatives?

Goal ambiguity occurs when the cooperative's objectives are either too broad or too narrow, making it challenging to manage the cooperative effectively and align members’ efforts with clear goals.

What issue arises when managers in a cooperative are more responsive to external influences than to member suggestions?

The issue is that managers may focus more on external directions, such as government regulations, while ignoring valuable input from cooperative members. This lack of responsiveness to members can hinder the cooperative's development.

What problem arises when cooperatives do not provide differentiated benefits for members versus non-members?

When cooperatives do not offer distinct advantages for members, such as discounts or special services, members may feel less motivated to join or remain active, as they receive no tangible benefits over non-members.