There are different views of scholars on the word cooperative. Cooperative is layman’s view means coming and working together. But in scope, Cooperative is wider than coming together of group of people.
(S.Owojuyigbe) Cooperative is an organization of person usually of limited means who have voluntarily come together democratically give solution to their economic and social problems.
(Mr Paul Anawo) Cooperative is an association of person who have voluntarily join together to achieve a common and through the formation of a democratically controlled organization. Making equitable contribution to the capital required and accepting a fair share risk and benefit of the undertaking in which members are actively participate.
On the other hands Cooperative society cannot exist without members, this shows that members determine the existence of any cooperative society and cooperative to set members from nook and crannies of its area of existence there is need to engage in some activities aimed at attracting people into the organization hence the need for strategies for the promotion of cooperative awareness among members of the public.
Cooperative awareness is the process of making cooperative widely known through public notice as result of announcement, advertising or other measures leaflets, films etc intended to attract public notice and due to the fact that cooperative cannot be organized in secret among a few people, within in a family or an exclusive club.
The Cooperative principle of open membership is the free access for every body who want to take part in the society. No one is prevented to be a member. If he\she is of good character in the community. All interested human beings are admitted as a member as much as they are able to use the Cooperative Services should be allowed to become member through a publicity campaign.
Table of Contents
1. CHAPTER ONE
1.1 INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND
1.2 PROBLEM STATEMENT
1.3 PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
1.4 SCOPE OF RESEARCH
1.5 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
1.6 RESEARCH GYPOTHESIS
1.7 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
1.8 DEFINITION OF TERMS
2. CHAPTER TWO
2.0 INTRODUCTION
2.1 THE NEED FOR COOPERATIVE AWARENESS AMONG MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
2.2 MEDIA OF PROPAGATION COOPERATIVE AWARENESS
2.3 ROLES OF PUBLICITY IN PROMOTING COOPERATIVE AWARENESS
2.4 THE NEED FOR TARGETTING COOPERATIVE AWARENESS ON MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
3. CHAPTER THREE
3.0 INTRODUCTION
3.1 RESEARCH DESIGN
3.2 POPULATION AND SAMPLING TECHNIQUE
3.3 RESEARCH INSTRUMENT
3.4 DATA ANALYSIS
3.5 THE HISTORY OF EGBEDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EGBEDA OYO STATE
3.6 LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
4. CHAPTER FOUR
4.1 ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION OF DATA
5. CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 SUMMARY
5.2 CONCLUSION
5.3 RECOMMENDATIONS
Research Objectives and Focus
This study aims to examine the effectiveness of various strategies used to promote cooperative awareness among the public, specifically within the Egbeda Local Government Area of Nigeria, and to determine how these awareness efforts impact membership growth and social development.
- Analysis of current strategies for cooperative promotion.
- Evaluation of the impact of awareness on cooperative membership.
- Identification of challenges hindering effective cooperative promotion.
- Formulation of practical solutions to improve cooperative outreach.
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1.1 INTRODUCTION/ BACKGROUND
There are different views of scholars on the word cooperative. Cooperative is layman’s view means coming and working together. But in scope, Cooperative is wider than coming together of group of people.
(S.Owojuyigbe) Cooperative is an organization of person usually of limited means who have voluntarily come together democratically give solution to their economic and social problems.
(Mr Paul Anawo) Cooperative is an association of person who have voluntarily join together to achieve a common and through the formation of a democratically controlled organization. Making equitable contribution to the capital required and accepting a fair share risk and benefit of the undertaking in which members are actively participate.
On the other hands Cooperative society cannot exist without members, this shows that members determine the existence of any cooperative society and cooperative to set members from nook and crannies of its area of existence there is need to engage in some activities aimed at attracting people into the organization hence the need for strategies for the promotion of cooperative awareness among members of the public.
Cooperative awareness is the process of making cooperative widely known through public notice as result of announcement, advertising or other measures leaflets, films etc intended to attract public notice and due to the fact that cooperative cannot be organized in secret among a few people, within in a family or an exclusive club.
The Cooperative principle of open membership is the free access for every body who want to take part in the society. No one is prevented to be a member. If he\she is of good character in the community. All interested human beings are admitted as a member as much as they are able to use the Cooperative Services should be allowed to become member through a publicity campaign.
The organizer as part of it strategies for public awareness tries to reach everybody in the community beginning from the community leaders, the bigger the community the better the cooperative in most case adopt the use of series strategies ranges from publicity e.g. the use of poster, banners pamphlets,
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER ONE: Provides an introduction to the research background, the problem statement regarding cooperative awareness, and outlines the core research questions and hypotheses.
CHAPTER TWO: Reviews literature on the importance of cooperative awareness, media channels for propagation, and the role of publicity in organizational success.
CHAPTER THREE: Details the research methodology, including the design, population, sampling techniques, and a historical context of the Egbeda Local Government Area.
CHAPTER FOUR: Presents the analysis and interpretation of the data collected through questionnaires administered to members and committee staff.
CHAPTER FIVE: Synthesizes the research findings, offers conclusions on the effectiveness of extension work, and provides recommendations for future cooperative promotion.
Keywords
Cooperative Awareness, Egbeda Local Government, Publicity Strategies, Extension Services, Cooperative Membership, Public Awareness, Cooperative Principles, Community Development, Social Economic Standard, Demographic Analysis, Communication Channels, Member Participation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research study?
The study investigates the strategies employed to promote cooperative awareness among the public in Egbeda Local Government Area and assesses their impact on membership.
What are the primary themes discussed in the paper?
Key themes include the necessity of public awareness, methods of publicity, the role of extension agents, and the socio-economic impact of cooperatives on members.
What is the main research objective?
The objective is to identify effective promotional strategies for cooperatives and to offer solutions to problems that limit public engagement.
Which research methodology was utilized?
The research employed primary data collection through interviews and questionnaires, combined with secondary data from organizational records and literature reviews.
What is covered in the main body of the work?
The main body covers the theoretical framework, the history of the study area, data presentation, and an analysis of how various communication channels influence public awareness.
Which keywords best characterize the research?
Key terms include Cooperative Awareness, Publicity, Extension Services, Membership, and Community Development.
How do members feel about the current cooperative extension work?
The research indicates that a majority of respondents view extension services and workshops as beneficial, despite challenges in current outreach methods.
What is the conclusion regarding the hypothesis of the study?
The study concluded that strategies for promoting cooperative awareness are effective in fostering organizational growth, leading to the partial rejection of the null hypothesis.
What specific recommendations does the author make?
The author recommends that cooperatives adopt comprehensive extension services, organize regular workshops, and ensure that management remains favorable toward innovative outreach ideas.
- Citation du texte
- Peter Umukoro (Auteur), 2013, The Strategies for the Promotion of cooperative Awareness among Members of the Republic, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/231194
