Managing the cooperative difference

A survey of the application of modern management practices in the cooperative context

"This survey of the application of modern management practices in the co-operative context is a valuable guide to good management technique. It shows the common ground between a value-led business approach and co-operative values and principles.
In addition, it is a reasoned, provocative and tenacious advocacy of co-operatives and their potential to provide for human welfare and well-being."

Review of International Co-operation, Vol. 94, 2001

This illuminating survey offers managers of cooperative organizations the best and latest management techniques and strategies to help them gain a competitive advantage in a globalized, liberalized and deregulated market. It explores how cooperative values, principles and structures or more relevant than ever and offers valuable input to the on-going debate about the future operation of cooperative enterprises.