Abstract
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | New Zealand Association for the Study of Cooperatives and Mutuals Annual Conference |
| Place of Publication | Australia |
| Publisher | Centre for Entrepreneurial Management and Innovation (CEMI) |
| Pages | 1-30 |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
| Event | New Zealand Association for the Study of Cooperatives and Mutuals Conference - Wellington, New Zealand Duration: 21 Jun 2012 → 22 Jun 2012 |
Conference
| Conference | New Zealand Association for the Study of Cooperatives and Mutuals Conference |
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| Abbreviated title | NZASCM |
| Country | New Zealand |
| City | Wellington |
| Period | 21/06/12 → 22/06/12 |
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A Conceptual Framework of the Co-operative Enterprise and its application to the Australian Grain Industry. / Mazzarol, Timothy; Mamouni Limnios, Elena; Simmons, Richard.
New Zealand Association for the Study of Cooperatives and Mutuals Annual Conference. Australia : Centre for Entrepreneurial Management and Innovation (CEMI), 2012. p. 1-30.Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Conference paper
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T1 - A Conceptual Framework of the Co-operative Enterprise and its application to the Australian Grain Industry
AU - Mazzarol, Timothy
AU - Mamouni Limnios, Elena
AU - Simmons, Richard
PY - 2012
Y1 - 2012
N2 - This paper advances theory and practice for undertaking research into co operative enterprises. A theoretical framework is presented that examines co operative behaviour at three levels, the macro-economic or “systems level”, the “enterprise level” and the “member level”. We test the impact of the theoretical framework‟s parameters on the diverse historical evolution of two large Australian grain industry co-operatives, Co-operative Bulk Handling Limited (CBH) from Western Australia and ABB Grain Ltd (ABB) from South Australia. The cross-case comparison of the CBH and ABB histories suggests that the impact of external “systems level” factors, such as government regulation, industry structure and natural environment, serve to drive and shape co-operative strategies. However the internal “member level” environment and in particular the configuration of the “four hats” of member identity as a patron, investor, owner and community member emerges as a critical determinant of co-op resilience over time. These findings highlight the importance of the development of social capital, member value, identity and commitment within co-operative enterprises.
AB - This paper advances theory and practice for undertaking research into co operative enterprises. A theoretical framework is presented that examines co operative behaviour at three levels, the macro-economic or “systems level”, the “enterprise level” and the “member level”. We test the impact of the theoretical framework‟s parameters on the diverse historical evolution of two large Australian grain industry co-operatives, Co-operative Bulk Handling Limited (CBH) from Western Australia and ABB Grain Ltd (ABB) from South Australia. The cross-case comparison of the CBH and ABB histories suggests that the impact of external “systems level” factors, such as government regulation, industry structure and natural environment, serve to drive and shape co-operative strategies. However the internal “member level” environment and in particular the configuration of the “four hats” of member identity as a patron, investor, owner and community member emerges as a critical determinant of co-op resilience over time. These findings highlight the importance of the development of social capital, member value, identity and commitment within co-operative enterprises.
M3 - Conference paper
SP - 1
EP - 30
BT - New Zealand Association for the Study of Cooperatives and Mutuals Annual Conference
PB - Centre for Entrepreneurial Management and Innovation (CEMI)
CY - Australia
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