| Abstract |
Which organization model is appropriate for a cooperative enterprise
depends on the prerequisites in its business environment. When conditions
are changing, the firm must adapt itself. The entry of Sweden, Finland,
and Austria into the European Union led to radical changes for agricultural
cooperation, especially for Swedish cooperatives since agricultural policy
was not allowed a transitional period. After two years, Swedish cooperatives
have still not adapted their organization model despite poor agricultural
profitability. The hindering factors are conservatism among members and
difficult institutional conditions with regard to legislation and public
opinion. |
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