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A Study on the Characteristics and Sustainability of Social Cooperatives

  • Industry Promotion Research
  • Abbr : IPR
  • 2020, 5(1), pp.35-45
  • DOI : 10.21186/IPR.2020.5.1.035
  • Publisher : Industrial Promotion Institute
  • Research Area : Interdisciplinary Studies > Interdisciplinary Research
  • Received : December 20, 2019
  • Accepted : January 13, 2020
  • Published : January 31, 2020

ChengLin Du 1 Sug-In Chang 2 Sung Pil BAE 3 Choi, Ho Gyu 2

1공주대학교 경영학과 박사과정
2공주대학교
3한국열린사이버대학교

Candidate

ABSTRACT

Korea’s social cooperatives were enacted by law in December 2012. However, it is in the process of being settled and has not been established institutionally. So social cooperatives are failing. The purpose of this study is to reduce these failures. To this end, this study distinguished between co-operatives and social co-operatives. Also, the characteristics and concepts were identified. That is why we want to help our social cooperatives in Korea. The results based on the literature research are as follows. First, in order for domestic social co-operatives to be sustainable, the seven principles of co-operatives must be observed. In particular, the sixth principle is important. It is important to form a social cooperative association and to communicate with local cooperatives. Their communication is less likely to fail because they can share management support information, education, promotion, and strategies. Second, there is a need for a plan that can be applied not only to the government but also to general enterprises in order to support social co-operatives. Third, related policies of the government and the private sector should be designed and managed in an integrated manner to promote social cooperatives. Fourth, public relations should be promoted through campaigns to inform the public that the meaning of social cooperatives is for the public good. In addition, the government needs to build a program that fosters professionals who can foster social co-operatives. In conclusion, it is meaningful that this study suggests possible ways to develop social co-operatives in Korea, and provides support to the Korean government.

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This paper was written with support from the National Research Foundation of Korea.