ASSOCIAÇÕES E COOPERATIVAS - PRINCIPAIS DIFERENÇAS

Summary

This video lesson explores the differences between associations and cooperatives, two types of collective organizations. Associations focus on social, cultural, or community objectives without any profit motive, aiming to improve quality of life for neighborhoods or specific groups. In contrast, cooperatives are economically driven, bringing people together to produce goods or provide services for profit, which is then shared among members. The video outlines key distinctions such as objectives, legislation, profit distribution, and member participation, providing clear examples to illustrate these differences.

Takeaways

• 😀 Associations are primarily formed for social, cultural, environmental, or community-based objectives, with no profit motive.
• 😀 Cooperatives are formed for economic purposes, focusing on production, service provision, and income generation for members.
• 😀 There is no profit distribution in associations; all funds raised are reinvested into the activities of the organization.
• 😀 Cooperatives distribute any surpluses among their members, based on their contributions to the cooperative's activities.
• 😀 Associations often rely on volunteer work and may not provide salaries to their members.
• 😀 Cooperatives involve active participation from members, who work together to produce goods and services, contributing to their income.
• 😀 Associations are governed by the Brazilian Civil Code (Law 10.406/2002), while cooperatives are regulated by Law 5.764/1971, which defines the national cooperative policy.
• 😀 Member participation in associations is mainly voluntary, and they monitor decisions but do not have direct involvement in operations.
• 😀 In cooperatives, members have both a voluntary and productive role, actively participating in the cooperative's management and operations.
• 😀 The legislation for associations and cooperatives is different: associations follow general civil laws, while cooperatives follow specific laws for their operational model and objectives.

Q & A

What is the main difference between associations and cooperatives?

The main difference is that associations focus on social, cultural, community, or environmental objectives, while cooperatives have economic objectives, aiming to generate income for their members through production, services, or trade.

What is the purpose of associations?

Associations aim to improve the quality of life for communities, neighborhoods, or specific groups (e.g., workers), focusing on social goals such as promoting educational activities, security, or infrastructure.

Do associations aim to make a profit?

No, associations do not aim to generate profits. Any funds raised are reinvested into the activities of the association itself to further its social goals.

What kind of economic activities do cooperatives engage in?

Cooperatives engage in economic activities such as pooling resources to buy products, produce goods, provide services, or sell products collectively. They aim to generate income for their members.

What is the legislation governing associations in Brazil?

Associations in Brazil are governed by the Brazilian Civil Code (Law 10.406/2002), specifically Articles 53 to 61.

How are cooperatives regulated in Brazil?

Cooperatives in Brazil are regulated by Law 5764/1971, which establishes the national cooperative policy and sets principles and standards for their operation.

Can profits be distributed in associations?

No, associations cannot distribute profits as they do not have an economic purpose. All funds raised by associations are reinvested into their activities.

How is surplus distributed in a cooperative?

In a cooperative, the surplus (profit) is divided among the members based on their contribution. The more a member contributes to the cooperative's activities, the larger their share of the surplus.

What is the role of members in associations?

Members of associations participate in the management through voting, but they do not directly implement decisions. The association is managed by a designated leadership team that executes the decisions made by the members.

What makes the participation of members in cooperatives different from that in associations?

In cooperatives, members actively participate in the production or economic activities of the cooperative. Their involvement is both voluntary and productive, as they contribute to the cooperative’s economic objectives, unlike associations where participation is typically more about monitoring and voting.