Abstract:The cooperatives have some particularities connected to their principles, including the issue of selfmanagement. Through self-management it is defined that the members themselves, who are the "owners" of the cooperative, perform the management of the same. Strategic management, which plans the future and monitors results, is an important tool for the success of cooperative organizations. In this context, the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) has proven to be a useful tool for planning and monitoring financial and non-f… Show more
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